The nations of Georgia and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1992.[1] Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
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History
editDiplomatic relations between Georgia and Mexico were established on 8 June 1992 soon after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.[1] Soon after independence, both nations accredited ambassadors to each other via-third nations. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, official relations between both nations have been limited.
In 2008, during the Russo-Georgian War; Mexico remained neutral and asked for both sides to seek peace.[2] Mexico has not recognized the independence of Abkhazia nor South Ossetia.[3] In September 2010, Georgian Prime Minister Nika Gilauri attended the bicentennial of Mexican Independence.[2] Later that year in December 2010, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili attended the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP16) held in Cancún and where he met with President Felipe Calderón.[2][4]
In August 2011, Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze paid a visit to Mexico and announced the opening of a Georgian embassy in the country. The embassy was opened later that year in Mexico City.[4] In July 2016, a Mexican Delegation of the Foreign Relations Committee, led by Senator Gabriela Cuevas Barron, paid a visit to Georgia.[5]
In 2022, both nations celebrated 30 years of diplomatic relations.[6]
High-level visits
editHigh-level visits from Georgia to Mexico[2]
- Prime Minister Nika Gilauri (2010)
- President Mikheil Saakashvili (2010)
- Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze (2011)
High-level visits from Mexico to Georgia[5]
- Senator Gabriela Cuevas Barron (2016)
Bilateral agreement
editBoth nations have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of Political Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interests, and an Agreement in Educational and Cultural Cooperation (2022).[7][8]
Trade
editIn 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$15.7 million.[9] Georgia's main exports to Mexico include: chemical based products, electronic integrated circuits, electronic wires and cables, clothing, nuts, and parts and accessories for motor vehicles. Mexico's main exports to Georgia include: alcohol, motor vehicles, tubes and pipes from iron or steel, mechanical appliances, dried vegetables, and fish.[9]
Resident diplomatic missions
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Relaciones Bilaterales México-Georgia - pages 5-6 (in Spanish)
- ^ a b c d Fortalecimiento y diversificación de las relaciones de México con los países de Europa: Georgia - pages 155-157 (in Spanish)
- ^ Postura de México con Respecto a la Situación en Abjasia y Osetia del Sur (in Spanish)
- ^ a b Quinto Informes de Labores (in Spanish)
- ^ a b Senadora Gabriela Cuevas Barron en Georgia (in Spanish)
- ^ Celebran México y Georgia 30 Años de Relaciones Diplomáticas con Acuerdo de Colaboración (in Spanish)
- ^ México y Georgia firman acuerdo para impulsar la educación y la cultura en ambos países (in Spanish)
- ^ Bilateral agreements between and Mexico and Georgia (in Spanish)
- ^ a b Data México: Georgia
- ^ Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City
- ^ Embassy of Mexico in Turkey
- ^ List of Honorary Consulates of Mexico in Europe (in Spanish)
