Mexico–Saudi Arabia relations
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Mexico-Saudi Arabia relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Both nations are mutual members of the G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
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History
Mexico and Saudi Arabia established diplomatic relations on 12 September 1952.[1] In 1981, both nations opened embassies in each other's capital's, respectively.[2] Relations between both nations are mainly based on mutual respect and cooperation within the petroleum sector. In 2012, both countries celebrated the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.[3]
State visits
Presidential visits from Mexico to Saudi Arabia[2]
- President Luis Echeverría (1975)
- President Enrique Peña Nieto (2016)
Royal visits from Saudi Arabia to Mexico
- Crown Prince Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1981)
Trade relations
In 2014, two-way trade between both nations amounted to $1.054 billion USD.[4] Saudi Arabia is Mexico's biggest trading partner among Arab nations. Mexico's main exports to the kingdom include: copper wires, aluminium alloy and honey while Saudi Arabia's main exports to Mexico include: gas and propane gas.[1]
Resident diplomatic missions
- Mexico has an embassy in Riyadh.[5]
- Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Mexico City.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Medio Oriente. Una ventana de oportunidad para México (in Spanish)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mundo Internacional: Entrevista con el embajador de Arabaia Saudita (in Spanish)
- ↑ México y Arabia Saudita confirman relaciones de amistad y cooperación (in Spanish)
- ↑ Mexican Ministry of the Economy: Saudi Arabia (in Spanish)
- ↑ Embassy of Mexico in Riyadh (in Arabic and Spanish)
- ↑ Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Mexico City (in Arabic and English)
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