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The nations ofJordan andMexico established diplomatic relations in 1975.[1] Both nations are members of theUnited Nations.
Diplomatic relations between Jordan and Mexico were established on 9 July 1975.[1] One month later, Mexican PresidentLuis Echeverría paid a state visit to Jordan.[2] During President Echeverría's visit to Jordan, he discussed with Jordanian KingHussein on deepening economic and trade relations between both nations and spoke about the issues affecting theMiddle East at the time.[2]
In June 2000, Mexican Foreign SecretaryRosario Green paid an official visit to Jordan.[3] In September 2000, Mexican PresidentErnesto Zedillo met with KingAbdullah II during theUnited Nations General Session in New York City. In March 2002, King Abdullah II visited the northern Mexican city ofMonterrey to attend theInternational Conference on Financing for Development summit. During his visit, he met with PresidentVicente Fox.[1] In February 2014, King Abdullah paid a second visit to Mexico and met with PresidentEnrique Peña Nieto.[4] During the King's visit, memorandums were signed to increase cooperation in education and cultural exchanges; to increase technical and bilateral relations and to explore a free trade agreement.[1]
In July 2014, Mexican Foreign SecretaryJosé Antonio Meade paid a visit to Jordan and began negotiations on afree trade agreement with the country.[5] During his visit, he announced that Mexico would open an embassy in the Jordanian capital. Foreign Secretary Meade also paid a visit to the Syrian refugee camp ofZaatari to observe the humanitarian crisis facing the refugees.[5] In 2015, both Jordan and Mexico opened embassies in each other's capitals respectively.[6][7]
In 2017,Princess Dina Mired of Jordan paid a visit to Mexico to attend the World Summit of Leaders Against Cancer. While in Mexico, Princess Dina met with PresidentEnrique Peña Nieto.[8]
In 2024, both nations celebrated 49 years of diplomatic relations.[9]
High-level from Jordan to Mexico[1][8]
High-level visits from Mexico to Jordan[2][3][5]
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as a Memorandum of Understanding between Mexico'sSecretariat of Tourism and Jordan's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (2014); Agreement of Technical Cooperation (2014); Agreement on Educational and Cultural Cooperation (2014); Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of a Mechanism of Consultation in Matters of Mutual Interest (2015); Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between both nations Diplomatic Institutions (2015); and a Memorandum of Understanding between the Mexican-Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CAMIC) and the Jordanian Business Association (JBA) (2018).[1]
In 2023, trade between Jordan and Mexico totaled US$68.4 million.[10] Jordan's main exports to Mexico include: clothing articles, chemical based products, machinery, and parts and accessories for motor vehicles. Mexico's main exports to Jordan include: motor cars and other vehicles including tractors, telephones and mobile phones, chemical based products, containers for compressed liquified gas, instruments for medical appliances, pepper, vegetables, bread, chocolate, and alcohol.[10]
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