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Georgia–Mexico relations are the international relations between Georgia and Mexico. Both nations are members of the United Nations.

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. 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 and sees them as integral parts of Georgia.[1] 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) 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. The embassy was opened later that year in Mexico City.[1] 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

High-level visits from Mexico to Georgia

Bilateral agreement

Both nations have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of Political Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interest and an Agreement in educational and cultural cooperation (2022).[4]

Trade

In 2019, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$23 million.[5] Georgia's main exports to Mexico include: magnesium, nails and screws and airplane. Mexico's main exports to Georgia include: tequila, beer and Mexican soap operas.[1]

Resident diplomatic missions

  • Georgia has an embassy in Mexico City.[6]
  • Mexico is accredited to Georgia from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey and maintains an honorary consulate in Tbilisi.[7]
  • Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City
    Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Relaciones Bilaterales México-Georgia (in Spanish)
  2. ^ a b c 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. ^ México y Georgia firman acuerdo para impulsar la educación y la cultura en ambos países (in Spanish)
  5. ^ Mexican Ministry of the Economy: Georgia (in Spanish)
  6. ^ Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City
  7. ^ Embassy of Mexico in Turkey
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia%E2%80%93Mexico_relations