 | |
 Mexico |  Slovakia |
|---|---|
The nations of Mexico and Slovakia established diplomatic relations in 1993. [1] Relations between both nations existed beginning in 1922 when Slovakia was part of Czechoslovakia until its separation from the union in 1992.
Both countries are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
Mexico established diplomatic relations with then Czechoslovakia in 1922; four years after the country proclaimed its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Diplomatic relations between the two nations were interrupted in April 1939 after the invasion from Germany in the country, however, the exiled Czechoslovak government in London maintained relations with Mexico. In 1942, diplomatic relations were fully restored between the two nations and in 1959, embassies were established in each other's capitals, respectively. [2]
In December 1992, Czechoslovakia was split into Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Mexico established diplomatic relations with newly independent Slovakia on 1 January 1993. [1] Initially, Mexico maintained diplomatic relations with Slovakia from its embassy in Prague, however, in 1996 Mexico accredited relations to Slovakia from its embassy in Vienna, Austria due to its close proximity to the Slovak capital of Bratislava. During this time, Slovakia opened a resident embassy in Mexico City. [1]
In May 2006, Mexican President Vicente Fox paid an official visit to Slovakia and met with President Ivan Gašparovič. [3] In February 2007, Mexican Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa paid a visit to Bratislava. [4] In November 2017, Slovak President Andrej Kiska paid an official visit to Mexico. [4]
In January 2024, both nations celebrated 31 years of diplomatic relations. [5]
High-level visits from Mexico to Slovakia [6] [1] [3] [4]
High-level visits from Slovakia to Mexico [4] [7] [8]
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements, such as an Agreement on Air Transportation (2000), Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Tax Evasion (2006); Agreement on Economic Cooperation (2006), Agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments (2007), Agreement on Cooperation in the fields of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture (2017) and an Agreement in Scientific, Technological, Academies and Innovation (2017). [9]
In 1997, Mexico signed a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union (which includes Slovakia since 2004). In 2023, trade between Mexico and Slovakia totaled US$540.8 million. [10] Mexico's main exports to Slovakia include: auto-parts, machinery, electrical appliances and components, computer memory and copper based products. Slovakia's main exports to Mexico include: motors and compressors, auto-parts, tractors, electrical appliances and components, tools and tires. [10] Mexican multinational company Nemak operates a plant in Žiar nad Hronom, Slovakia. Both nations are large Automotive industry producers.
The nations of Greece and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1938. Early Greek migration to Mexico contributed to the industrial agricultural development of the North-Western Pacific state of Sinaloa. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Serbia originally established diplomatic relations in 1946 when Serbia was part of Yugoslavia. Since the dissolution of Yugoslavia, both countries have continuously maintained diplomatic relations. Both nations were founding members of the Group of 77 and the United Nations.
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.
The nations of the Czech Republic and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1993. Relations between both nations existed beginning in 1922 when the Czech Republic was part of Czechoslovakia until its separation from the union in 1992.
The nations of Iran and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1964. Both nations are members of the Group of 15, Group of 24, and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and New Zealand established diplomatic relations in 1973. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Malaysia and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1974. 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 Norway established diplomatic relations in 1906. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Saudi Arabia established diplomatic relations in 1952. Both nations are mutual members of the G-20 major economies 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 Kazakhstan and Mexico established diplomatic relation sin 1992. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Mexico and Qatar established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Senegal established diplomatic relations in 1962. Both nations are members of the Group of 15 and the United Nations.
The nations of Lithuania and Mexico initially established diplomatic relations in 1938, however, diplomatic relations were interrupted with Lithuania's annexation by the Soviet Union. In 1991, both nations re-established diplomatic relations.
Slovakia–Spain relations are the bilateral relations between Slovakia and Spain. The relations of these two countries are defined mainly by the membership of both the European Union and NATO. On the occasion of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Slovak Republic from Czechoslovakia, Ambassador Vladimír Grácz and his lady offered a brilliant reception on 11 January 2019. The protocol act began with the interpretation of the anthems of Spain and Slovakia. Ambassador Grácz confirmed that “relations with Spain are impeccable, of excellent collaboration, of great harmony and mutual support in the candidacies for international institutions. Economic relations are fantastic, as are cultural relations. On a personal basis he recognizes that Spain is a wonderful country, which has been able to meet him in the company of his wife.
The Embassy of Mexico in Austria, based out of Vienna, is the primary diplomatic mission from the United Mexican States to the Republic of Austria. It is also accredited to the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Slovenia and the United Nations Office at Vienna.
The nations of Cyprus and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1974. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of Latvia and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1991. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Tunisia established diplomatic relations in 1961. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Peru–Slovakia relations are the bilateral relations between the Peru and Slovakia. Both countries are members of the United Nations and of the Pacific Alliance, where Slovakia is an observer state.
| Africa |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Americas | ||
| Asia | ||
| Europe | ||
| Diplomatic missions | ||
see also: Foreign relations of Czechoslovakia | ||
