Mexico–South Africa relations
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Mexico–South Africa relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Mexico and South Africa. Both nations are members of the G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
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History
Before 1993, Mexico refused to recognize the South African government because of the Mexican governments' opposition against apartheid. In 1991, Nelson Mandela, head of the African National Congress visited Mexico thus paving the way for formal diplomatic relations to be established on 26 October 1993. In 1994, both nations established a diplomatic mission in each other's capitals respectively.[1]
The two countries work closely together[citation needed] in multilateral fora on issues such as South-South co-operation and nuclear disarmament. Both countries also work together in scientific and educational cooperation and in social welfare programs. In 2010, Mexico and South Africa signed an 'Action Plan' towards a priority relationship to develop the various areas that make up the bilateral relationship.[1]
State visits
Presidential visits from Mexico to South Africa
- President Vicente Fox (2002)
- President Felipe Calderón (2010)
- President Enrique Peña Nieto (2013)
Presidential visits from South Africa to Mexico
- President Nelson Mandela (1991)
- President Thabo Mbeki (2002)
- President Jacob Zuma (2010 & 2012)
Trade relations
In 2014, total trade between the two nations amounted to $518 million USD.[2] Mexico is South Africa's third biggest trading partner in Latin America and South Africa is Mexico's biggest trading partner in Africa.[3]
Resident diplomatic missions
- Mexico has an embassy in Pretoria.[4]
- South Africa has an embassy in Mexico City.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bilateral relations between Mexico and South Africa (in Spanish)
- ↑ Mexican Ministry of the Economy: South Africa (in Spanish)
- ↑ Minister Dlamini Zuma to Hold Discussions with Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs in Cape Town
- ↑ Embassy of Mexico in Pretoria (in English and Spanish)
- ↑ Embassy of South Africa in Mexico City (in Spanish)
External links
- South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the history of relations between South Africa and Mexico
- Bilateral relations between Mexico and South Africa
- Bilateral economic relations between South Africa and Mexico
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