The nations of Dominica and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1979.[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
editDominica and Mexico established diplomatic relations on 3 April 1979.[1] Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, relations between both nations have taken place primarily in multilateral forums. In February 2010, Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit paid a visit to Cancún to attend the Mexico-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit.[2] In May 2014, Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit returned to Mexico to attend the Mexico-Caribbean Community summit in Mérida.[3] During the reunion, both nations signed an Agreement for Cooperation in Development.[4]
In 2014, Mexican Foreign Minister José Antonio Meade paid a visit to Dominica for high-level talks with Dominican officials.[5] That same year, the Mexican government donated US$500 thousand, which were used by the Dominican government for the reconstruction of the sectors that were damaged as a result of the torrential rains that took place in 2013. In August 2015, Dominica suffered heavily from Tropical Storm Erika. As a result, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto authorized the donation of US$250 thousand to Dominica. The funds were transferred in April 2016.[1]
In March 2017, Mexico opened an honorary consulate in Roseau.[1] In June 2017, Dominican Foreign Minister Francine Baron paid a visit to Mexico to attend the 47th General Assembly of the Organization of American States in Cancún.[6] In December 2018, Mexico offered to assist with the construction of the Marigot Hospital, that will be funded with US$5 million.[7]
Each year, the Mexican government offers scholarships for nationals of Dominica to study postgraduate studies at Mexican higher education institutions.[1] In 2021, Prime Minister Skerries returned to Mexico to attend the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States summit in Mexico City.[8]
In 2024, both nations celebrated 45 years of diplomatic relations. In October 2024, President Sylvanie Burton travelled to Mexico to attend the inauguration of President Claudia Sheinbaum.[9]
High-level visits
editHigh-level visits from Dominica to Mexico[2][3][6][8]
- Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit (2010, 2014, 2021)
- Foreign Minister Francine Baron (2017)
- Foreign Minister Kenneth Darroux (2021)
- President Sylvanie Burton (2024)
High-level visits from Mexico to Dominica[5]
- Foreign Minister José Antonio Meade (2014)
Trade
editIn 2023, trade between Dominica and Mexico totaled US$44 million.[10] Dominica's main exports to Mexico include: electrical apparatus for electrical circuits, power transformers, screws and bolts, clothing and fruits. Mexico's main exports to Dominica include: motor vehicles, monitors and projectors, prefabricated buildings, iron and steel, vegetable oil and fruits.[10] Mexican multinational company, Cemex operates in Dominica.
Diplomatic missions
edit- Dominica is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.
- Mexico is accredited to Dominica from its embassy in Castries, Saint Lucia and maintains an honorary consulate in Roseau.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e México-Dominica - pages 56-71 (in Spanish)
- ^ a b Prime Minister heads three-member contingent to Mexico
- ^ a b Prime Minister at Third Summit of CARICOM and Mexico Leaders
- ^ Bilateral agreement between Mexico and Dominica (in Spanish)
- ^ a b Mexican Minister visits SVG
- ^ a b Official Photo of the 47th OAS General Assembly
- ^ Mexico commits US$5-million to construct Marigot Hospital
- ^ a b La Presidencia Pro Temper de México en la CELAC (in Spanish)
- ^ Claudia Sheinbaum agradece a homólogos de otros países por asistir a su toma de protesta: “Nos une con todos los pueblos del mundo” (in Spanish)
- ^ a b Data México: Dominica
- ^ Embassy of Mexico in Saint Lucia
