Georgia–Mexico relations

Georgia–Mexico relations

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Georgia–Mexico relations are the international relations between Georgia and Mexico.

History

Diplomatic 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 (Mexico from Ankara, turkey, and Georgia from Washington, D.C., United States).

In 2008, during the Russian invasion of Georgia; Mexico remained neutral and asked for both sides to seek peace.[2] Mexico has not recognized the independence of Abkhazia nor South Ossetia and sees them as integral parts of Georgia.[2] In September 2010, Georgian Prime Minister Nika Gilauri attended the bicentennial of Mexican Independence.[2] Later that year in December 2010, former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili attended the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP16) being held in Cancún.[2]

In August 2011, Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze paid a visit to Mexico and announced the opening of a Georgian embassy in the country.[1] The embassy was opened later that year in Mexico City. In July 2016, a Mexican Delegation of the Foreign Relations Committee paid a visit to Georgia.[3]

High-level visits

High-level visits from Georgia to Mexico

Bilateral agreement

Both nations have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of Political Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interest.[1]

Trade

Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City

In 2017, two-way trade between both nations amounted to $22.9 million USD.[4] Georgia's main exports to Mexico include: magnesium, nails and screws and airplane parts while Mexico's main exports to Georgia include: tequila, beer and Mexican soap operas.[4]

Resident diplomatic missions

References

  1. 1 2 3 Relaciones Bilaterales México-Georgia (in Spanish)
  2. 1 2 3 4 Fortalecimiento y diversificación de las relaciones de México con los países de Europa: Georgia (in Spanish)
  3. ↑ The meeting of Manana Kobakhidze with the Delegation of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Congress of the United Mexican States
  4. 1 2 Mexican Ministry of the Economy: Georgia (in Spanish)
  5. ↑ Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City (in English, Georgian and Spanish)
  6. ↑ Embassy of Mexico in Ankara, Turkey (in English, Spanish and Turkish)
  7. ↑ Honorary consulate of Mexico in Tbilisi (in English, Spanish and Turkish)


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