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The nations of Mexico and Saudi Arabia established diplomatic relations in 1952. [1] Both nations are mutual members of the G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
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The nations of Mexico and Saudi Arabia established diplomatic relations in 1952. [1] Both nations are mutual members of the G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
Mexico and Saudi Arabia established diplomatic relations on 12 September 1952. [1] On 31 July 1975, Mexican President Luis Echeverría paid a five-day visit to Saudi Arabia and met with King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah. [2] The two leaders also discussed current events taking place in the Middle East at the time.
In October 1981, Saudi Crown Prince Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited Mexico to attend the North–South Summit and met with President José López Portillo. [3] In 1981, both nations opened embassies in each other's capital's, respectively. [1]
In 2002, Mexico closed its embassy Riyadh due to budgetary restraints. The embassy was re-opened in 2004. [1] In June 2010, Mexican Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa paid a visit to Saudi Arabia. [4] In March 2014, Mexican Foreign Secretary José Antonio Meade paid a visit to Saudi Arabia. [5]
In January 2016, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, paid an official visit to Saudi Arabia. [6] During his visit, President Peña Nieto met with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and together they signed 11 bilateral agreements. [7] President Peña Nieto also awarded the Order of the Aztec Eagle to King Salman. [8] In December 2018, Saudi Minister of State Mansour bin Mutaib Al Saud attended the inauguration for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. [9]
In March 2022, Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard paid a visit to Saudi Arabia and met with his counterpart Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. During the visit, both nations agreed to strengthen bilateral economic relations and spoke of a need for a direct air route between the two nations. [10] That same year, both nations celebrated 70 years of diplomatic relations. [11]
High-level visits from Mexico to Saudi Arabia [4] [5] [12]
High-level visits from Saudi Arabia to Mexico [3] [9]
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as a Memorandum of Understanding of Cooperation between both nations Diplomatic Institutions (2009); Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of Political Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interest (2014); Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Tax Evasion in the Matter of Income Taxes and its Protocol (2016); Memorandum of Understanding on Tourism Cooperation (2016); Memorandum of Understanding on Scientific and Educational Cooperation (2016); Agreement on Technical Cooperation (2016); Agreement of Cooperation between both nations Banks for Development and Exportations (2016); Agreement on Air Services (2016); Memorandum of Understanding in Cooperation the Oil and Gas Sectors (2016); Memorandum of Understanding between Pemex and Saudi Aramco (2016); and an Agreement of Cooperation to Combat Organized Crime (2017). [13] [4]
In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$844 million. [14] Mexico's main exports to Saudi Arabia include: motor vehicles for the transports of goods and people, tubes and pipes of iron or steel, telephones and mobile phones, electronics, machinery, chemical based products, rubber tires, vegetables, fruits and nuts, chocolate, honey, and seafood. Saudi Arabia's main exports to Mexico include: chemical based products, polymers and polyacetals based products, turbojets, turbo propellers and other gas turbines, copper ores and concentrates, glass, parts and accessories for motor vehicles, sugar cane or beet sugar, tools, hides and skins. [14] Mexican multinational company KidZania and Zeomex operate in Saudi Arabia. [15]
The nations of Mexico and Turkey established diplomatic relations in 1928. Both nations are members of the G20, OECD and the United Nations.
The nations of Finland and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1936. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Israel and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1952. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Ireland and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1974. The relationship has been often associated with the Irish migration to Mexico. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
India and Mexico have had contact since the 1500s, but formal diplomatic relations were first established in 1950. Both nations are members of the G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and South Africa established diplomatic relations in 1993. Bilateral relations between both nations have been characterized by a good level of political dialogue and by the mutual recognition of the leadership and involvement exercised by both countries in their respective regions.
Diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the United Mexican States were established in 1972. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Forum of East Asia–Latin America Cooperation, G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Slovenia established diplomatic relations in 1992. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Indonesia and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1953. Both nations view their counterpart as strategic partners in each other's regions; Indonesia in Southeast Asia and Mexico in Latin America. Both nations are mutual members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation, Group of 15, G20, MIKTA, United Nations, and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Egypt and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1958, however, the two states interacted non-officially before then. As early as 1861 Egyptian soldiers joined French Emperor Napoleon III invasion of Mexico. In the early 20th century, Mexico opened a consulate on the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria. Since Egypt's independence in 1960, both nations have maintained a warm relationship based on cultural exchanges, tourism and trade.
The nations of Lebanon and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1945. Both nations enjoy friendly relations, the importance of which centers on the history of Lebanese immigration to Mexico. Both nations are members of the Group of 24 and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Switzerland established diplomatic relations in 1945, however, both nations had established official contact in 1827. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and the United Arab Emirates established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Vietnam established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Singapore established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Forum of East Asia–Latin America Cooperation and the United Nations.
Mexico and Qatar established foreign relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of the Ivory Coast and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the Group of 24 and the United Nations.
The nations of Jordan and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Kuwait and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Oman established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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