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The nations ofGuyana andMexico established diplomatic relations in 1973.[1] Both nations are members of theAssociation of Caribbean States,Caribbean Community,Community of Latin American and Caribbean States,Organization of American States and theUnited Nations.
Guyana and Mexico are twoAmerican nations with very different historical backgrounds. In May 1966, Guyana obtained independence from theUnited Kingdom[2] and on 1 March 1973, Guyana and Mexico established diplomatic relations.[1] Since then, diplomatic relations between both countries have been limited to only international cooperation through organizations such as the United Nations and regional multilateral organizations such as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).[3]
In 1975, Mexican President PresidentLuis Echeverría paid an official visit to Guyana.[4] In 1981, Guyanese PresidentForbes Burnham paid an official visit to Mexico to attend theNorth–South Summit hosted by Mexican PresidentJosé López Portillo. Since the initial visits, there have been a few high-level visits between leaders of both nations.
Initially, Mexico was accredited to Guyana from its embassy inPort of Spain,Trinidad and Tobago.[1] In 2007, Mexican PresidenteFelipe Calderón paid a visit to Guyana.[5] In 2009 Mexico opened its first resident embassy inGeorgetown.[1] Since the opening of the embassy, diplomatic relations have strengthened between both nations. In 2014, Mexican Foreign MinisterJosé Antonio Meade paid a visit Guyana during his tour of Caribbean nations.[6] In October 2015, Guyanese Prime MinisterMoses Nagamootoo paid an official visit to Mexico.[7]
In 2021, Guyanese PresidentIrfaan Ali paid a visit to Mexico and met with PresidentAndrés Manuel López Obrador.[8] In 2023, both nations celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations. To commemorate, the Guyanese Post Office released a special commemorative stamp.[9]
High-level visits from Guyana to Mexico
High-level visits from Mexico to Guyana[4][5][6]
In June 1996, Guyana and Mexico signed an Agreement of Scientific and Technical Cooperation.[10]
In 2023, total two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$141 million.[11] Guyana's main exports to Mexico include: aluminum ores and concentrates. Mexico's main exports to Guyana include: tubes and pipes of iron, steel, household appliances, malt extract and food based products.[11] Mexican multinational companyCemex operates in Guyana.[12]
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