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The nations of Mexico and Thailand established diplomatic relations in 1975. [1] Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation and the United Nations.
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The nations of Mexico and Thailand established diplomatic relations in 1975. [1] Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation and the United Nations.
The first contact between Mexico and Thailand took place in the late 16th century when Spanish ships sailed from Mexico (known then as New Spain) and traded silver, chili peppers and fruits to the Kingdom of Siam (present day Thailand) from its colony in the Philippines. [2] Trade between both nations continued until Mexico obtained its independence from Spain in 1821. It would be another 150 years before both nations were to establish diplomatic relations. On 28 August 1975, Mexico and Thailand formally established diplomatic relations. [1] In 1978, Thailand opened a resident embassy in Mexico City and in September 1989, Mexico reciprocated the gesture by opening a resident embassy in Bangkok. [1]
In March 2002, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra became the first Thai head-of-government to visit Mexico when he travelled to Monterrey to attend the Monterrey Consensus. [1] He returned again in October of that same year to attend the APEC Summit in Los Cabos. [1] In 2003, Mexican President Vicente Fox paid a visit to Thailand. [1] On 23 May 2014, Mexico condemned the Thai coup d'état and asked for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. [3]
In 2020, both nations celebrated their 45th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations. [2] In 2021, Mexico and Thailand held their IV Political Consultation Mechanism meeting which was conducted virtually. [4]
High-level visits from Mexico to Thailand [1] [5]
High-level visits from Thailand to Mexico [1]
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as an Agreement for Aviation and Transportation Cooperation (1991); Agreement on Visa Exemption for Diplomatic and Official Passports (1999); Agreement on Cultural and Educational Cooperation (2003) and a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of a Mechanism of Consultation in Matters of Mutual Interest (2011). [1] [6]
Each year, since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the governments of both nations offer scholarships to citizens of each nation to study in Mexico and Thailand for graduate and/or diplomatic training. [7]
In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$9 billion. [8] The main export products from Mexico to Thailand are: telephones and mobile phones, motors and generators, machinery parts, parts and accessories for motor vehicles, scrap metal, zinc, medicine, vegetables, fish, chocolate and alcohol. The main export products from Thailand to Mexico are: data processing machines, electronic integrated circuits, telephones and mobile phones, motor vehicles, rubber tires, aluminum, clothing, seeds, rice, jewelry and precious metals. [8] Thailand is Mexico's 3rd largest trading partner in the South Pacific region. Mexico is Thailand’s top trading partner in Latin America and the Caribbean. [2]
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 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.
Mexico–India relations, also called Mexican-Indian relations or Indo-Mexican relations, are the diplomatic relations between India and Mexico. 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.
Filipino–Thai relations refers to the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Thailand. The Philippines established formal diplomatic relations with Thailand on June 14, 1949. The relations between the two are described as warm and friendly. Thailand is one of the Philippines' major trade partners and one of the Philippines' sources of rice through Thai exports. Bilateral relations continues to be strengthened through talks and agreements on economic, security and cultural matters including concerns on rice trade, fight on drugs and human trafficking. Thailand has an embassy in Manila and an honorary consulate in Cebu, while the Philippines maintains an embassy in Bangkok. Both countries are members of ASEAN and the Non-Aligned Movement.
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.
Mexican-Moroccan relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Kingdom of Morocco. Both nations are members of the Group of 24 and the United Nations.
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 Algeria 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 Nigeria established diplomatic relations in 1976 and are two regional power nations in Latin America and Africa, respectively. Both nations are members of the Group of 15, Group of 24 and 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 Armenia and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1992. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The nations of Jordan and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1975. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The nations of The Bahamas and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1974. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
The nations of Barbados and the Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1972. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines established diplomatic relations in 1990. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Spain–Thailand relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Thailand has an embassy in Madrid and two honorary consulates in Barcelona and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Spain has an embassy in Bangkok.
Thailand–Turkey relations are the modern foreign relations between Thailand and Turkey. The cordial relations between the two countries date back to 1958, when the two countries established diplomatic relations. Shortly after, Turkey set up its embassy in Bangkok. Thailand reciprocated by opening its embassy in 1972. However, even during the era of the Ottoman Empire, there had been historical contacts between the Empire and Siam at the time -- most notably the visit of Prince Damrong, younger brother of King Chulalongkorn the Great of Siam, to Istanbul as the royal guest of Sultan Abdul Hamid II in 1891.
Bilateral relations between Peru and Thailand were established in 1965. Both countries are members of the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.
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