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The nations ofBarbados and theMexico established diplomatic relations in 1972.[1] Both nations are members of theAssociation of Caribbean States,Community of Latin American and Caribbean States,Organization of American States and theUnited Nations.
Barbados and Mexico established diplomatic relations on 11 September 1972.[1] Relations between both nations have taken place in primarily multilateral forums. In January 1984, Mexico opened an honorary consulate inBridgetown. In May 2002, Barbadian Prime MinisterOwen Arthur paid a visit to Mexico to attend theMonterrey Consensus summit held in the northern Mexican city ofMonterrey.[2] In June 2002, Mexican Foreign MinisterJorge Castañeda Gutman paid a visit to Barbados to attend the 32ndGeneral Assembly of the Organization of American States held in Bridgetown.[3]
In February 2010, Barbadian Prime MinisterDavid Thompson paid a visit toCancún to attend the Mexico-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit.[4] In May 2012, Mexican PresidentFelipe Calderón paid a visit to Barbados to attend the Caribbean Community summit in Bridgetown.[5]
In June 2014, the honorary consul of Mexico in Barbados, Sir Trevor Carmichael, was presented with Mexico's highest decoration for foreigners, theOrder of the Aztec Eagle by Mexican Foreign MinisterJosé Antonio Meade. The award recognized Sir Trevor's outstanding role in working to promote business, culture and tourism between Barbados and Mexico, as well as providing an outstanding level of consular attention.[6] In 2014, Foreign Minister Meade paid a visit to Barbados.[7]
In 2022, both nations celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations.[8]
High-level visits from Barbados to Mexico[2][4][9][10]
High-level visits from Mexico to the Barbados[3][5][7]
Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such an Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation (1995) and an Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Tax Evasion in Income Tax Matters (2008). Each year, the Mexican government offers scholarships for nationals of Barbados to study postgraduate studies at Mexican higher education institutions.[1][11]
In 2023, trade between Barbados and Mexico totaled US$18.3 million.[12] Barbados' main exports to Mexico include: electrical apparatuses for switching or protecting electrical circuits, insecticides, perfumery and alcohol. Mexico's main exports to Barbados include: household appliances, telephones including mobile phones, iron ore and non-alloy steel, tractors, pipes and pipe fitting and oils of petroleum.[12] Mexican multinational companyCemex operates in Barbados.[13]
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