Greece–Mexico relations

Greek-Mexican relations

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Greek-Mexican relations refers to the historical and current bilateral relationship between Greece and Mexico. Greece has an embassy in Mexico City Mexico has an embassy in Athens.

Diplomatic history

Foreign Minister of Mexico Patricia Espinosa and Foreign Minister of Greece Dimitris Avramopoulos in Athens in July 2012

Diplomatic relations between Greece and Mexico were established in Washington, DC on 17 May, 1938. Between 1955-1964 diplomatic relations were carried out between Mexico's embassy in Rome, Italy and Greece's embassy in Washington, DC, USA; and through their respective honorary consulates. In 1965 resident embassies were established in each other's capitals. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.

High-level visits

President Adolfo López Mateos was the first highest ranking Mexican official to visit Greece in 1963. In August 1986, the visit was reciprocated by Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou.

Trade relations

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 with trade amounting to $162 million in 2011. Greek exports to Mexico are: razors (42.2%), accessories for energy meter devices (17.5%), tobacco (10.5%), blades for electric razors (4.9%), and peaches (3.9%). Mexican exports to Greece are: octopus (13%), chickpeas (12.9%), beer (12.9%), coffee extracts (12.6%), and tequila (7.5%).

See also

• Greek immigration to Mexico

External links

• Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs on diplomatic relations between Mexico and Greece (Spanish only)
• Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs on bilateral relations between Greece and Mexico (English and Greek only)