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{{Infobox bilateral relations|Greece-Mexico|Greece|Mexico}}
{{Short description|1=Diplomatic relations between the Hellenic Republic and the United Mexican States}}

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{{Infobox Bilateral relations|Greece-Mexico|Greece|Mexico}}
'''Greek-Mexican relations''' refers to the historical and current [[bilateral relationship]] between [[Greece]] and Mexico. Both nations are members of the [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development]] and the [[United Nations]].
The nations of [[Greece]] and [[Mexico]] established diplomatic relations in 1938.<ref name=History>[https://sre.gob.mx/images/stories/docnormateca/manexte/embajadas/moemgrecia12.pdf History of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Greece (in Spanish)]</ref> Early Greek migration to Mexico contributed to the industrial agricultural development of the North-Western Pacific state of [[Sinaloa]].<ref name=Migration>[https://www.scielo.org.mx/pdf/secu/n64/2395-8464-secu-64-00145.pdf Inmigración griega y empresa agrícola en Sinaloa - page 149 (in Spanish)]</ref> Both nations are members of the [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development]] and the [[United Nations]].


== History ==
== History ==
The first wave of Greek migrants arrived to Mexico during the ''[[Porfiriato]]'' years of President [[Porfirio Díaz]]; settling primarily in the Pacific state of Sinaloa. During the 1920s more Greek migrants arrived and they contributed greatly to the development of industrial agricultural businesses making the state of Sinaloa the breadbasket of Mexico to this day.<ref name=Migration />
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[[File:Συνάντηση ΥΠΕΞ Δ. Αβραμόπουλου με ΥΠΕΞ Μεξικού P. E. Candellano (7561776070).jpg|thumb|Former Foreign Secretary of Mexico [[Patricia Espinosa]] and Foreign Minister of Greece [[Dimitris Avramopoulos]] in Athens in July 2012]]

Diplomatic relations between Greece and Mexico were established on 12 August, 1939 with the entry into force of the ''Treaty of Friendship''.<ref name=Bosques>[https://centrogilbertobosques.senado.gob.mx/docs/F_Grecia.pdf Bilateral relations between Mexico and Greece (in Spanish)]</ref> Between 1955-1964 diplomatic relations were carried out between Mexico's embassy in [[Rome]], [[Italy]] and Greece's embassy in [[Washington, D.C.]], [[United States]]; and through their respective honorary consulates. In 1965 resident embassies were established in each other's capitals.<ref name=History>[http://www.sre.gob.mx/images/stories/docnormateca/manexte/embajadas/moemgrecia12.pdf History of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Greece (in Spanish)]</ref>
Diplomatic relations between Greece and Mexico were established on the 17 May 1938 immediately after the signing of the ''Treaty of Friendship'' between both nations.<ref name=History /> Between 1955 and 1964 diplomatic relations were carried out between Mexico's embassy in [[Rome]], [[Italy]] and Greece's embassy in [[Washington, D.C.]], [[United States]]; and through their respective honorary consulates.<ref name=History />

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In 1963, President [[Adolfo López Mateos]] became the first Mexican head-of-state to visit Greece. In 1965 resident embassies were established in each other's capitals. In May 1986, Mexican Foreign Secretary [[Bernardo Sepúlveda Amor]] paid a visit to Greece to sign bilateral agreements between both nations. In August 1986, Greek Prime Minister [[Andreas Papandreou]] paid an official visit to Mexico, becoming the first Greek head-of-government to visit the nation.<ref name=History /> In 1991, Greek Foreign Minister (and future Prime Minister) [[Antonis Samaras]] paid a visit to Mexico. There have been several additional visits by foreign ministers of both nations thus strengthening their bilateral relationship.

In August 2016, shots were fired at the Mexican Embassy in Athens which was later discovered to have been conducted by the ''[[Organization for Revolutionary Self-Defense]]'', a Greek far-left group targeting embassies of countries it disagrees with on their attitude towards refugees, social movements, the natural environment and local communities.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-greece-police-raid-group/police-find-rifle-linked-to-2014-17-athens-attacks-idUSKBN1XJ0B8/ Police find rifle linked to 2014-17 Athens attacks]</ref><ref>[https://apnews.com/general-news-2352864d228341c786ed2c4d63f84ad5 Greek far-left group claims French embassy grenade attack]</ref>


In February 2020, a 'Mexico-Greece Friendship Group' was installed in the Mexican [[Chamber of Deputies (Mexico)|Chamber of Deputies]]; which focuses on the protection of cultural assets against climate change and the illegal trafficking of archaeological pieces.<ref>[https://centrourbano.com/arquitectura-2/grecia-mexico-bienes-culturales/ Grecia y México van por protección de bienes culturales (in Spanish)]</ref>
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In 1963, President [[Adolfo López Mateos]] was the first Mexican head-of-state to visit Greece. In May 1986, Mexican Foreign Minister [[Bernardo Sepúlveda Amor]] paid a visit to Greece to sign bilateral agreements between both nations.<ref name=History /> In August 1986, Greek Prime Minister [[Andreas Papandreou]] paid an official visit to Mexico.<ref name=History /> In 1991, Greek Foreign Minister (and future Prime Minister) [[Antonis Samaras]] paid a visit to Mexico. There have been several additional visits by foreign ministers of both nations thus strengthening the relationship between Greece and Mexico.


In August 2016, shots were fired at the Mexican Embassy in Athens.<ref>[https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/2016/08/02/1108628 Balean embajada de México en Grecia; SRE exige investigación (in Spanish)]</ref>
In 2023, both nations celebrated 84 years of diplomatic relations.<ref>[https://www.gob.mx/sre/videos/84-aniversario-de-relacion-diplomatica-mexico-grecia 84 Aniversario de relación diplomática México - Grecia (in Spanish)]</ref>


==High-level visits==
==High-level visits==
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[[File:Συνάντηση ΥΠΕΞ Δ. Αβραμόπουλου με ΥΠΕΞ Μεξικού P. E. Candellano (7561776070).jpg|thumb|Mexican Foreign Secretary [[Patricia Espinosa]] and Greek Foreign Minister [[Dimitris Avramopoulos]] in Athens; July 2012.]]
'''High-level visits from Greece to Mexico'''<ref name=History />
'''High-level visits from Greece to Mexico'''<ref name=History />
* Prime Minister [[Andreas Papandreou]] (1986)
* Prime Minister [[Andreas Papandreou]] (1986)
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'''High-level visits from Mexico to Greece'''<ref name=History />
'''High-level visits from Mexico to Greece'''<ref name=History />
* President [[Adolfo López Mateos]] (1963)
* President [[Adolfo López Mateos]] (1963)
* Foreign Minister [[Bernardo Sepúlveda Amor]] (1986)
* Foreign Secretary [[Bernardo Sepúlveda Amor]] (1986)
* Foreign Minister [[Fernando Solana]] (1992)
* Foreign Secretary [[Fernando Solana]] (1992)
* Foreign Minister [[Rosario Green]] (1999)
* Foreign Secretary [[Rosario Green]] (1999)
* Foreign Minister [[Luis Ernesto Derbez]] (2003)
* Foreign Undersecretary Juan Rebolledo (1999)
* Foreign Minister [[Patricia Espinosa]] (2012)
* Foreign Secretary [[Luis Ernesto Derbez]] (2003)
* Foreign Secretary [[Patricia Espinosa]] (2012)


==Bilateral relations==
==Bilateral relations==
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as a Treaty of Friendship (1938); Trade Treaty (1960); Agreement on Education and Cultural Cooperation (1982); Agreement of Cooperation in Tourism (1992); Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation (1999); Extradition Treaty (1999); Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (1999); Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investments (2000); Agreement on the Avoidance of Double-Taxation and Tax Evasion (2004) and an Agreement of Cooperation between both nations Diplomatic Institutions (2009).<ref>[https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/grecia/index.php/relaciones-bilaterales/46-grecia Relaciones México-Grecia (in Spanish)]</ref>
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as a Treaty of Friendship (1938); Trade Agreement (1960); Agreement on Education and Cultural Cooperation (1982); Agreement of Cooperation in Tourism (1992); Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation (1999); Extradition Treaty (1999); Agreement in Scientific and Technological Cooperation (1999); Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (1999); Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investments (2000); Agreement on the Avoidance of Double-Taxation and Tax Evasion (2004) and a Memorandum of Understanding between both nations Diplomatic Institutions (2009).<ref>[https://cja.sre.gob.mx/tratadosmexico/buscador?keywords=&category_id=&theme_id=&country_id=59&organization_id= Bilateral Agreements between Mexico and Greece (in Spanish)]</ref>


== Trade relations ==
== Trade relations ==
[[File:Mexico embassy in Athens.JPG|thumb|right|Embassy of Mexico in Athens]]
[[File:Mexico embassy in Athens.JPG|thumb|right|Embassy of Mexico in Athens]]
In 2000, Mexico signed a [[Free Trade Agreement between Mexico and the European Union|Free Trade Agreement]] with the [[European Union]] (which includes Greece). Since 2000, trade between the two countries has grown considerably. In 2018, two-way trade between both nations amounted to $217 million USD.<ref>[http://www.economia-snci.gob.mx/sic_php/pages/estadisticas/ Mexican Ministry of Economy: Greece (in Spanish)]</ref> Greek exports to Mexico include: parts and accessories for watt meters; razors and blades. Mexican exports to Greece include: tequila, process units, chickpea, memory units and malt beer.<ref name=Bosques /> Greece's total cumulative investment in Mexico between 1999 and 2016 was $1.3 million dollars.<ref name=Bosques />
In 2000, Mexico signed a [[Free Trade Agreement between Mexico and the European Union|Free Trade Agreement]] with the [[European Union]] (which includes Greece). Since 2000, trade between the two countries has grown considerably. In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$307 million.<ref name=Trade>[https://www.economia.gob.mx/datamexico/en/profile/country/grecia Data México: Greece]</ref> Greece's main exports to Mexico include: parts and accessories for watt meters; razors and blades. Mexico's main exports to Greece include: tequila, process units, chickpea, memory units and malt beer.<ref name=Trade />


== Resident diplomatic missions ==
== Resident diplomatic missions ==
* Greece has an embassy in [[Mexico City]] <ref>[https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/es/mexico.html Embassy of Greece in Mexico City]</ref>
* Greece has an embassy in [[Mexico City]]<ref>[https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/es/mexico-es Embassy of Greece in Mexico City]</ref>
* Mexico has an embassy in [[Athens]].<ref>[https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/grecia/ Embassy of Mexico in Athens]</ref>
* Mexico has an embassy in [[Athens]].<ref>[https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/grecia/ Embassy of Mexico in Athens]</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Greek Mexicans]]
* [[Greek Mexicans]]
* [[Mexico–European Union relations|Mexico–EU relations]]


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 19:08, 25 February 2024

Greece-Mexico relations
Map indicating locations of Greece and Mexico

Greece
Mexico

The nations of Greece and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1938.[1] Early Greek migration to Mexico contributed to the industrial agricultural development of the North-Western Pacific state of Sinaloa.[2] Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.

History

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The first wave of Greek migrants arrived to Mexico during the Porfiriato years of President Porfirio Díaz; settling primarily in the Pacific state of Sinaloa. During the 1920s more Greek migrants arrived and they contributed greatly to the development of industrial agricultural businesses making the state of Sinaloa the breadbasket of Mexico to this day.[2]

Diplomatic relations between Greece and Mexico were established on the 17 May 1938 immediately after the signing of the Treaty of Friendship between both nations.[1] Between 1955 and 1964 diplomatic relations were carried out between Mexico's embassy in Rome, Italy and Greece's embassy in Washington, D.C., United States; and through their respective honorary consulates.[1]

In 1963, President Adolfo López Mateos became the first Mexican head-of-state to visit Greece. In 1965 resident embassies were established in each other's capitals. In May 1986, Mexican Foreign Secretary Bernardo Sepúlveda Amor paid a visit to Greece to sign bilateral agreements between both nations. In August 1986, Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou paid an official visit to Mexico, becoming the first Greek head-of-government to visit the nation.[1] In 1991, Greek Foreign Minister (and future Prime Minister) Antonis Samaras paid a visit to Mexico. There have been several additional visits by foreign ministers of both nations thus strengthening their bilateral relationship.

In August 2016, shots were fired at the Mexican Embassy in Athens which was later discovered to have been conducted by the Organization for Revolutionary Self-Defense, a Greek far-left group targeting embassies of countries it disagrees with on their attitude towards refugees, social movements, the natural environment and local communities.[3][4]

In February 2020, a 'Mexico-Greece Friendship Group' was installed in the Mexican Chamber of Deputies; which focuses on the protection of cultural assets against climate change and the illegal trafficking of archaeological pieces.[5]

In 2023, both nations celebrated 84 years of diplomatic relations.[6]

High-level visits

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Mexican Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa and Greek Foreign Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos in Athens; July 2012.

High-level visits from Greece to Mexico[1]

High-level visits from Mexico to Greece[1]

Bilateral relations

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Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as a Treaty of Friendship (1938); Trade Agreement (1960); Agreement on Education and Cultural Cooperation (1982); Agreement of Cooperation in Tourism (1992); Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation (1999); Extradition Treaty (1999); Agreement in Scientific and Technological Cooperation (1999); Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (1999); Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investments (2000); Agreement on the Avoidance of Double-Taxation and Tax Evasion (2004) and a Memorandum of Understanding between both nations Diplomatic Institutions (2009).[7]

Trade relations

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Embassy of Mexico in Athens

In 2000, Mexico signed a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union (which includes Greece). Since 2000, trade between the two countries has grown considerably. In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$307 million.[8] Greece's main exports to Mexico include: parts and accessories for watt meters; razors and blades. Mexico's main exports to Greece include: tequila, process units, chickpea, memory units and malt beer.[8]

Resident diplomatic missions

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f History of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Greece (in Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Inmigración griega y empresa agrícola en Sinaloa - page 149 (in Spanish)
  3. ^ Police find rifle linked to 2014-17 Athens attacks
  4. ^ Greek far-left group claims French embassy grenade attack
  5. ^ Grecia y México van por protección de bienes culturales (in Spanish)
  6. ^ 84 Aniversario de relación diplomática México - Grecia (in Spanish)
  7. ^ Bilateral Agreements between Mexico and Greece (in Spanish)
  8. ^ a b Data México: Greece
  9. ^ Embassy of Greece in Mexico City
  10. ^ Embassy of Mexico in Athens
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