Mexico–Qatar relations

Mexico–Qatar relations

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Mexico–Qatar relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the State of Qatar.

History

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

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 reciprocated the visit to Qatar.[5]

Trade

In 2014, total trade between the two nations amounted to $284 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]

Resident diplomatic missions

See also

References

  1. ↑ 40 años de relaciones diplomáticas entre México y Qatar (in Spanish)
  2. ↑ Mexican embassy opens in Doha
  3. 1 2 Refuerza México su relación con Qatar (in Spanish)
  4. ↑ Agreements between Mexico and Qatar will strengthen and invigorate bilateral relations: Enrique Peña Nieto
  5. ↑ Enrique Peña Nieto llega a Qatar (in Spanish)
  6. ↑ Mexican Ministry of the Economy: Qatar (in Spanish)
  7. 1 2 Relación México – Qatar (in Spanish)
  8. ↑ Embassy of Mexico in Doha
  9. ↑ Embassy of Qatar in Mexico City
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