Angola–Mexico relations

Angola-Mexico relations

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Angola-Mexico relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Angola and Mexico.

History

Angola gained its independence from Portugal in November 1975. In January 1976, Mexico recognized the independence and established diplomatic relations with Angola. Soon after gaining independence, Angola entered into a civil war which lasted until 2002. Towards the end of the war, in 1997, Angola opened an embassy in Mexico City.[1]

In 2009, Mexico opened an embassy in Luanda, however, due to the global economic crisis to which Mexico was not immune, the embassy in Angola closed only after a few months.[1] In 2014, during a visit to Angola by Mexican Foreign Minister José Antonio Meade, Foreign Minister Meade promised that Mexico would re-open an embassy in Angola, however, the embassy in Luanda never opened.[2]

Bilateral agreements

Both nations have signed the following bilateral agreements: Agreement on Educational, Cultural and Technical Cooperation (2014) and a Memorandum of Understanding of Diplomatic and Academic Cooperation (2014).[3]

Trade relations

In 2017, trade between Angola and Mexico totaled $12 million USD.[4] Angola's main exports to Mexico is oil. Mexico's main exports to Angola include: beef and alcohol (beer and tequila). Angola is Mexico's 89th biggest trading partner globally and 12th biggest within Africa.[4] Mexican multinational companies such as Gurpo Gusi and Sukarne operate in Angola.

Resident diplomatic missions

References

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