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The nations of [[Iceland]] and [[Mexico]] established diplomatic relations in 1964.<ref name=Relations /> Both nations are mutual members of the [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development]], [[United Nations]] and the [[World Trade Organization]]. |
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== History== |
== History== |
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Iceland and Mexico established diplomatic relations on 24 March 1964.<ref name= |
Iceland and Mexico established diplomatic relations on 24 March 1964.<ref name=Relations>[https://www.government.is/ministries/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/protocol/establishment-of-diplomatic-relations/ Establishment of Diplomatic Relations: Mexico]</ref> Initial relations between both nations were limited. In 1985, Icelandic Prime Minister [[Steingrímur Hermannsson]] became the first Icelandic head-of-government to visit Mexico and met with President [[Miguel de la Madrid]].<ref name=History>[https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/dinamarca/index.php/en/relaciones-mexico-dinamarca-e-islandia-1 Establecimiento de Relaciones Diplomáticas entre México e Islandia (in Spanish)]</ref> Since then, there have been other high level visits by Icelandic politicians to Mexico. |
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On 1 February 1999, Icelandic Prime Minister [[Davíð Oddsson]] paid an official visit to Mexico and met with Mexican President [[Ernesto Zedillo]].<ref name= |
On 1 February 1999, Icelandic Prime Minister [[Davíð Oddsson]] paid an official visit to Mexico and met with Mexican President [[Ernesto Zedillo]].<ref name=History /> During his visit, both leaders discussed a free trade agreement between Mexico and the [[European Economic Area]] (which includes Iceland). Both leaders also agreed to work closely together in increasing trade, tourism, cultural and educational events between both nations and the Icelandic Prime Minister announced that Iceland would be investing more in Mexico, especially in the town of [[Guaymas]], [[Sonora]].<ref>[https://timarit.is/page/1926449#page/n13/mode/2up Oddsson in Mexico]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In March 2008 Icelandic President [[Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson]] paid a state visit to Mexico and met with Mexican President Felipe Calderón.<ref name=Ragnar>[https://wradio.com.mx/radio/2008/03/11/nacional/1205271360_561618.html Destaca Calderón cooperación con Islandia para el desarrollo (in Spanish)]</ref> Icelandic Minister of Education, [[Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir]], accompanied the president and Iceland's first lady on trip. Also attending were members of the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Presidential Office, as well as a trade delegation. President Grímsson addressed the people of Mexico on 11 March 2008, saying: |
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On 24 October 2007 Albert Jónsson, the Icelandic Ambassador to [[Washington, D.C.]]; presented his diplomatic credentials at the [[National Palace (Mexico)|National Palace]] in [[Mexico City]]. After the ceremony, Mexican President [[Felipe Calderón]] and Ambassador Jónsson discussed the current state of Icelandic-Mexican relations. Both wished to strengthen bilateral trade and President Calderón wished for both nations to cooperate on energy and fishing rights. |
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| ⚫ | In March 2008 |
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In this new century, mankind eagerly seeks and requires leadership born of the same qualities, searching for solutions to the most fundamental challenge of our times, the threat of climate change, which is so evident in the melting of the ice sheets and the glaciers and the [[sea level rise|rising sea levels]] all over the world. Due to the [[Gulf Stream]], Mexico and Iceland are closely linked in this endeavour. Flowing from Mexico into the North–Atlantic, the Gulf Stream encircles my country and constitutes the core of the conveyor belt of ocean currents which in every continent regulates the climate. Cooperation between our countries is therefore both urgent and is endowed with symbolic value, reminding us how all nations now share a common fate, but also demonstrating to others new ways towards solutions. |
In this new century, mankind eagerly seeks and requires leadership born of the same qualities, searching for solutions to the most fundamental challenge of our times, the threat of climate change, which is so evident in the melting of the ice sheets and the glaciers and the [[sea level rise|rising sea levels]] all over the world. Due to the [[Gulf Stream]], Mexico and Iceland are closely linked in this endeavour. Flowing from Mexico into the North–Atlantic, the Gulf Stream encircles my country and constitutes the core of the conveyor belt of ocean currents which in every continent regulates the climate. Cooperation between our countries is therefore both urgent and is endowed with symbolic value, reminding us how all nations now share a common fate, but also demonstrating to others new ways towards solutions....<ref>[https://www.visir.is/g/2008346366d Forsetahjónin fara til Mexíkó (in Icelandic)]</ref> |
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In November 2017, the Annual World Summit, Global Forum of Women and Leaders in Politics was held in [[ |
In November 2017, the Annual World Summit, Global Forum of Women and Leaders in Politics was held in [[Reykjavík]], Iceland. A Mexican delegation attended the event led by the Mexican Senator María del Rosario Guzmán Avilés.<ref name=History /> |
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In May 2024, Mexican Foreign Undersecretary Carmen Moreno Toscano traveled to Iceland leading a delegation to attend the IV Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe as a Permanent Observer. During her trip, Ms. Moreno Toscano also met with the Icelandic Permanent Secretary of State of the Foreign Ministry.<ref name=Toscano>[https://www.gob.mx/sre/prensa/mexico-participa-en-la-4-cumbre-de-jefes-de-estado-y-de-gobierno-del-consejo-de-europa México participa en la 4ª Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno del Consejo de Europa (in Spanish)]</ref> That same year, both nations celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations.<ref>[https://www.gob.mx/sre/videos/hoy-conmemoramos-el-60-aniversario-del-establecimiento-de-relaciones-diplomaticas-entre-mexico-e-islandia Hoy conmemoramos el 60 aniversario del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas entre México e Islandia (in Spanish)]</ref> |
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==High-level visits== |
==High-level visits== |
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'''High-level visits from Iceland to Mexico'''<ref name=History /><ref>[https://www.mbl.is/frettir/innlent/1998/03/24/forseti_islands_heimsaekir_fyrirtaeki_i_mexiko/ Forseti Íslands heimsækir fyrirtæki í Mexíkó (in Icelandic)]</ref><ref>[https://www.mbl.is/frettir/innlent/2004/05/11/olafur_ragnar_og_forseti_mexiko_attu_fund_um_sjavar/ Ólafur Ragnar og forseti Mexíkó áttu fund um sjávarútvegsmál (in Icelandic)]</ref><ref name=Ragnar /> |
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'''High-level visits from Iceland to Mexico'''<ref name=Visitas /> |
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* Prime Minister [[Steingrímur Hermannsson]] (1985) |
* Prime Minister [[Steingrímur Hermannsson]] (1985) |
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* President [[Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson]] (1998, 2004, 2008) |
* President [[Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson]] (1998, 2004, 2008) |
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'''High-level visits from Mexico to Iceland''' |
'''High-level visits from Mexico to Iceland'''<ref name=History /><ref name=Toscano /> |
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* Senator María del Rosario Guzmán Avilés (2017) |
* Senator María del Rosario Guzmán Avilés (2017) |
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* Foreign Undersecretary Carmen Moreno Toscano (2024) |
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==Bilateral agreements== |
==Bilateral agreements== |
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Both nations have signed |
Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on Agriculture (2000); Agreement for the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments (2005); Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Tax Evasion in the Matter of Income Taxes (2008); Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen and promote bilateral technical cooperation in geothermal development (2015); and an Agreement on Air Services (2021).<ref>[https://cja.sre.gob.mx/tratadosmexico/buscador?keywords=&category_id=&theme_id=&country_id=74&organization_id= Bilateral agreements between Mexico and Iceland (in Spanish)]</ref> |
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== Trade == |
== Trade == |
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In 2001, Mexico signed a free trade agreement with the [[European Free Trade Association]], which includes Iceland, [[Liechtenstein]], [[Norway]] and [[Switzerland]]. In |
In 2001, Mexico signed a free trade agreement with the [[European Free Trade Association]], which includes Iceland, [[Liechtenstein]], [[Norway]] and [[Switzerland]]. In 2023, two-way trade between Iceland and Mexico amounted to US$16.9 million.<ref name=Trade>[https://www.economia.gob.mx/datamexico/en/profile/country/islandia Data México: Iceland]</ref> Iceland's main exports to Mexico include: splints or other items and fracture appliances; telephones and mobile phones; parts and accessories for machines; fish fats and oil; frozen, preserved fish and caviar; hand adjustment keys; chemical based products; and petroleum oil. Mexico's main exports to Iceland include: motor vehicles for the transport of goods, axles and cranks, data processing machines, machinery parts, telephones and mobile phones, tools, plastic, margarine, coffee, and alcohol.<ref name=Trade /> |
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== Accredited diplomatic missions == |
== Accredited diplomatic missions == |
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* Iceland is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in [[Washington, D.C.]], |
* Iceland is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in [[Washington, D.C.]], United States and maintains honorary consulates in [[Campeche City]] and [[Mexico City]].<ref>[https://www.government.is/diplomatic-missions/embassy-of-iceland-in-washington-d.c/ Embassy of Iceland to the United States]</ref> |
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* Mexico is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in [[Copenhagen]], |
* Mexico is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in [[Copenhagen]], Denmark and maintains an honorary consulate in [[Reykjavík]].<ref>[https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/dinamarca/ Embassy of Mexico in Denmark]</ref> |
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== References == |
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{{Foreign relations of Iceland}} |
{{Foreign relations of Iceland}} |
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Latest revision as of 21:13, 22 September 2024
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The nations of Iceland and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1964.[1] Both nations are mutual members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
History
[edit]Iceland and Mexico established diplomatic relations on 24 March 1964.[1] Initial relations between both nations were limited. In 1985, Icelandic Prime Minister Steingrímur Hermannsson became the first Icelandic head-of-government to visit Mexico and met with President Miguel de la Madrid.[2] Since then, there have been other high level visits by Icelandic politicians to Mexico.
On 1 February 1999, Icelandic Prime Minister Davíð Oddsson paid an official visit to Mexico and met with Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo.[2] During his visit, both leaders discussed a free trade agreement between Mexico and the European Economic Area (which includes Iceland). Both leaders also agreed to work closely together in increasing trade, tourism, cultural and educational events between both nations and the Icelandic Prime Minister announced that Iceland would be investing more in Mexico, especially in the town of Guaymas, Sonora.[3]
In March 2008 Icelandic President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson paid a state visit to Mexico and met with Mexican President Felipe Calderón.[4] Icelandic Minister of Education, Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, accompanied the president and Iceland's first lady on trip. Also attending were members of the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Presidential Office, as well as a trade delegation. President Grímsson addressed the people of Mexico on 11 March 2008, saying:
In this new century, mankind eagerly seeks and requires leadership born of the same qualities, searching for solutions to the most fundamental challenge of our times, the threat of climate change, which is so evident in the melting of the ice sheets and the glaciers and the rising sea levels all over the world. Due to the Gulf Stream, Mexico and Iceland are closely linked in this endeavour. Flowing from Mexico into the North–Atlantic, the Gulf Stream encircles my country and constitutes the core of the conveyor belt of ocean currents which in every continent regulates the climate. Cooperation between our countries is therefore both urgent and is endowed with symbolic value, reminding us how all nations now share a common fate, but also demonstrating to others new ways towards solutions....[5]
In November 2017, the Annual World Summit, Global Forum of Women and Leaders in Politics was held in Reykjavík, Iceland. A Mexican delegation attended the event led by the Mexican Senator María del Rosario Guzmán Avilés.[2]
In May 2024, Mexican Foreign Undersecretary Carmen Moreno Toscano traveled to Iceland leading a delegation to attend the IV Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe as a Permanent Observer. During her trip, Ms. Moreno Toscano also met with the Icelandic Permanent Secretary of State of the Foreign Ministry.[6] That same year, both nations celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations.[7]
High-level visits
[edit]High-level visits from Iceland to Mexico[2][8][9][4]
- Prime Minister Steingrímur Hermannsson (1985)
- President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson (1998, 2004, 2008)
- Prime Minister Davíð Oddsson (1999)
High-level visits from Mexico to Iceland[2][6]
- Senator María del Rosario Guzmán Avilés (2017)
- Foreign Undersecretary Carmen Moreno Toscano (2024)
Bilateral agreements
[edit]Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on Agriculture (2000); Agreement for the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments (2005); Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Tax Evasion in the Matter of Income Taxes (2008); Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen and promote bilateral technical cooperation in geothermal development (2015); and an Agreement on Air Services (2021).[10]
Trade
[edit]In 2001, Mexico signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association, which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. In 2023, two-way trade between Iceland and Mexico amounted to US$16.9 million.[11] Iceland's main exports to Mexico include: splints or other items and fracture appliances; telephones and mobile phones; parts and accessories for machines; fish fats and oil; frozen, preserved fish and caviar; hand adjustment keys; chemical based products; and petroleum oil. Mexico's main exports to Iceland include: motor vehicles for the transport of goods, axles and cranks, data processing machines, machinery parts, telephones and mobile phones, tools, plastic, margarine, coffee, and alcohol.[11]
Accredited diplomatic missions
[edit]- Iceland is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States and maintains honorary consulates in Campeche City and Mexico City.[12]
- Mexico is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark and maintains an honorary consulate in Reykjavík.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Establishment of Diplomatic Relations: Mexico
- ^ a b c d e Establecimiento de Relaciones Diplomáticas entre México e Islandia (in Spanish)
- ^ Oddsson in Mexico
- ^ a b Destaca Calderón cooperación con Islandia para el desarrollo (in Spanish)
- ^ Forsetahjónin fara til Mexíkó (in Icelandic)
- ^ a b México participa en la 4ª Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno del Consejo de Europa (in Spanish)
- ^ Hoy conmemoramos el 60 aniversario del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas entre México e Islandia (in Spanish)
- ^ Forseti Íslands heimsækir fyrirtæki í Mexíkó (in Icelandic)
- ^ Ólafur Ragnar og forseti Mexíkó áttu fund um sjávarútvegsmál (in Icelandic)
- ^ Bilateral agreements between Mexico and Iceland (in Spanish)
- ^ a b Data México: Iceland
- ^ Embassy of Iceland to the United States
- ^ Embassy of Mexico in Denmark
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