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 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.[1] Soon after independence, both nations accredited ambassadors to each other via-third nations (Mexico is accredited to Georgia from its embassy in Turkey while Georgia was accredited to Mexico from its embassy in the United States). Since the independence of Georgia, diplomatic relations between both nations remained relatively small.

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.

Trade

In 2014, two-way trade between both nations amounted to $15 million USD.[3] 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.[3]

Resident diplomatic missions

Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City

References

  1. 1 2 Visita a México del Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Georgia, Excelentísimo Señor Grigol Vashadze (in Spanish)
  2. 1 2 3 4 Fortalecimiento y diversificación de las relaciones de México con los países de Europa: Georgia (in Spanish)
  3. 1 2 Mexican Ministry of the Economy: Georgia (in Spanish)
  4. ↑ Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City (in English, Georgian and Spanish)
  5. ↑ Embassy of Mexico in Ankara, Turkey (in English, Spanish and Turkish)
  6. ↑ Honorary consulate of Mexico in Tbilisi (in English, Spanish and Turkish)


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