Bahamas–Mexico relations

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The nations of The Bahamas and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1974. [1] 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.

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History

The Bahamas and Mexico established diplomatic relations on 24 January 1974. [1] Relations between both nations are limited and have taken place primarily in multilateral forums. In May 1992, Mexican Foreign Minister Fernando Solana paid a visit to the Bahamas to attend the 22nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States. [2] In July 2001, Mexican President Vicente Fox paid a visit to Nassau to attend the Caribbean Community summit. [3] In 2002, Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham paid a visit to Mexico to attend the Monterrey Consensus in the Mexican city of Monterrey. [4]

In April 2014, Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie paid a visit to Mérida, Mexico to attend the Caribbean Community summit. While in Mexico, Prime Minister Christie met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and both leaders discussed their desire for the advancement of relations between both nations given its Caribbean connection and ongoing partnership both within the bilateral and multilateral contexts. [5]

In June 2017, Bahamian Foreign Minister Darren Henfield paid a visit to Cancún to attend the 47th General Assembly of the Organization of American States. [6]

In 2024, both nations celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations. [7]

High-level visits

Non-resident Bahamian Ambassador Eugene Glenwood Newry with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto in Mexico City; June of 2015. Excmo. Sr. Eugene Glenwood Newry, Embajador de la Comunidad de Las Bahamas 03.jpg
Non-resident Bahamian Ambassador Eugene Glenwood Newry with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in Mexico City; June of 2015.

High-level visits from the Bahamas to Mexico [4] [5]

High-level visits from Mexico to the Bahamas [2] [3]

Bilateral agreements

Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such an Agreement for Scientific and Technical Cooperation (1992); Agreement for Exchange of Information on Tax Matters (2010); and an Agreement on the Elimination of Visas for Ordinary Passport holders (2010). Each year, the Mexican government offers scholarships for nationals of the Bahamas to study postgraduate studies at Mexican higher education institutions. [1] [8] [9]

Trade

In 2023, trade between the Bahamas and Mexico totaled US$53 million dollars. [10] The Bahamas main exports to Mexico include: oil and scrap metal. Mexico's main exports to the Bahamas include: motor vehicles, alcohol, refrigerators, cement and chemical based products. [10] Mexican multinational company Cemex operates in the Bahamas. [11]

Diplomatic missions

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Relación México-Las Bahamas - pages 7-11 (in Spanish)
  2. 1 2 22nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States
  3. 1 2 Mexico offers to help
  4. 1 2 Rt. Hon Hubert A. Ingraham at the International Conference on Financing for Development
  5. 1 2 Ambassador Dr. Eugene G. Newy Presents Credentials to Mexican President
  6. Final Day of the 47th OAS General Assembly
  7. MOFA Meets with Mexican and Central American Officials To Discuss Technical Cooperation
  8. Acerca de la Embajada: Las Bahamas (in Spanish)
  9. Bilateral agreements between Mexico and The Bahamas (in Spanish)
  10. 1 2 Data México: Bahamas
  11. Cemex bags massive contract in Bahamas
  12. Embassy of the Bahamas in the United States
  13. Embassy of Mexico in Jamaica