Mexico–Qatar relations

Mexico–Qatar relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the State of Qatar. Both nations are members of the United Nations.

Mexico–Qatar relations

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History

Diplomatic relations between two nations began on 30 June 1975, a few years after Qatar gained its independence from the United Kingdom.[1] Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, relations between both nations were kept mainly through international organizations such as the United Nations. Over the past few years, cooperation between the two nations have increased. In 2014, Qatar opened an embassy in Mexico City. The gesture was reciprocated in 2015 with Mexico opening an embassy in Doha.[2]

In November 2015, Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani paid an official visit to Mexico.[3] During the Sheikh's visit, several agreements and memorandums were signed, including agreements on direct air service between the two nations, cultural and artistic agreement and cooperation in the energy sector, among others.[4]

In January 2016, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto paid an official visit to Qatar.[1] During his visit, both nations signed agreements on: education, science and community development; cultural and artistic cooperation, Mexican and Qatari news agencies cooperation; sports and Mexican companies promotion at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[1]

High-level visits
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in Mexico City; November 2015.

High-level visits from Mexico to Qatar[5]

High-level visits from Qatar to Mexico

Bilateral agreements

Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on the Avoidance of Double-Taxation and Tax Evasion (2014); Agreement on Air Services (2015); Agreement on Technical Cooperation (2015); Agreement on Artistic and Cultural Cooperation (2016); Agreement of Cooperation between the Mexican and Qatari News Agencies (2016); Memorandum of Understanding of Cooperation in the Energy Sectors (2016); Agreement on Educational Cooperation (2016); Memorandum of Understanding in Sports Cooperation (2016) and a Memorandum of Understanding between the Bank for Foreign Trade of Mexico (Bancomext) and the Doha Bank and Qatar National Bank (2016).[1]

Trade

In 2018, total trade between the two nations amounted to $83 million USD.[6] Mexico's exports to Qatar include: trucks, vehicles and refrigerators.[7] Qatar's exports to Mexico include: natural gas and aluminum alloy.[7] Qatar is Mexico's 61st biggest trading partner and Mexico is Qatar's 28th biggest trading partner globally.[3] Qatar Airways operates cargo services between Doha and Mexico City. Mexican multinational company Kidzania operates in Qatar.

Resident diplomatic missions

References
  1. Bilateral relations between Mexico and Qatar (in Spanish)
  2. "Mexican embassy opens in Doha". Archived from the original on 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  3. Refuerza México su relación con Qatar (in Spanish)
  4. Agreements between Mexico and Qatar will strengthen and invigorate bilateral relations: Enrique Peña Nieto
  5. Senado de México: Relaciones México-Qatar (in Spanish)
  6. "Mexican Ministry of the Economy: Qatar (in Spanish)". Archived from the original on 2016-04-25. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  7. Relación México – Qatar (in Spanish)
  8. Embassy of Mexico in Doha
  9. Embassy of Qatar in Mexico City
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