Guyana–Mexico relations

Guyana–Mexico relations

Guyana
Mexico

Guyana–Mexico relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Guyana and Mexico. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Caribbean Community, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.

History

Guyana and Mexico are two American nations with very different historical backgrounds. In May 1966, Guyana obtained independence from the United Kingdom [1] and on 1 March 1973, Guyana and Mexico established diplomatic relations.[2] Since then, diplomatic relations between both countries have been limited to only international cooperation through organizations such as the United Nations and regional multilateral organizations such as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).[3] In 2009, Mexico opened its first resident embassy in Guyana.[2] Since the opening of the embassy, diplomatic relations have strengthened between both nations. In 2013, both nations celebrated 40 years of diplomatic relations.[4]

State visits

President Forbes Burnham attending the North–South Summit in Cancun; 1981.

Presidential visits from Guyana to Mexico

Presidential visits from Mexico to Guyana

Trade relations

In 2014, total two-way trade between both nations amounted to $25 million USD.[5] Mexico's main exports to Guyana include: wheat, fertilizer, garbanzo beans, alcohol (beer) and steel while Guyana's main exports to Mexico include: bauxite, rum and crystals.[5] A few Mexican multi-national companies such as Corona and Qualfon operate in Guyana.[6]

Resident diplomatic missions

References

  1. ↑ History of Guyana
  2. 1 2 Bilateral relations between Mexico and Guyana (in Spanish)
  3. ↑ Ratification of new Mexican ambassador to Guyana (in Spanish)
  4. ↑ Guyana-Mexico celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations
  5. 1 2 Mexican Ministry of the Economy: Guyana (in Spanish)
  6. ↑ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana: Press releases
  7. ↑ Non-resident ambassador of Guyana presents letter of accreditation to the President of Mexico (in Spanish)
  8. ↑ Embassy of Mexico in Georgetown (in English and Spanish)
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