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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
High-level visits from Slovakia to Mexico
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). [6]
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. [7] 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. [7] Mexican multinational company Nemak operates a plant in Žiar nad Hronom, Slovakia. Both nations are large Automotive industry producers.
The nations of Austria and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1842. Relations were strengthened in 1864 when Archduke Maximilian of Austria became Emperor of Mexico, however, after his execution, diplomatic relations were severed until 1901. Diplomatic relations were once again disrupted in 1938 during the Anschluss and relations were fully restored after World War II.
Ireland–Mexico relations are the foreign relations between Ireland and Mexico. 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, and World Trade Organization.
Mexico–South Africa relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Republic of South Africa. Both nations are members of the G-20 major economies, Group of 24 and the United Nations.
Czech Republic–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between the Czech Republic and Mexico. Both countries are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 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 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.
Malaysia–Mexico relations are the bilateral relations between Malaysia and Mexico. Both nations are mutual members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
Algeria–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria and the United Mexican States. Both Algeria and Mexico are members of the Group of 15, Group of 24 and the United Nations.
Mexico–Saudi Arabia relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Both nations are mutual members of the G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
Mexico–United Arab Emirates relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Mexico–Pakistan relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Pakistan. Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
Mexico–Vietnam relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Vietnam. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation and the United Nations.
Mexico–Qatar relations are the foreign relations between Mexico and Qatar. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Mexico–Senegal relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Republic of Senegal. Both nations are members of the Group of 15 and the United Nations.
Kuwait–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between Kuwait and Mexico. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Lithuania–Mexico relations are the bilateral relations between Lithuania and Mexico. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
Ghana–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Ghana and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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.
Latvia–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between Latvia and Mexico. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and 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.
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