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The nations ofMexico andMongolia established diplomatic relations in 1975.[1] Both nations are members of theForum of East Asia–Latin America Cooperation and theUnited Nations.
On 24 September 1975, Mexico and Mongolia established diplomatic relations.[1] Initially, relations between both nations were conducted via multilateral forums such as at the United Nations. In October 2001, Mexican PresidentVicente Fox paid an official visit to Mongolia where he met with Mongolian PresidentNatsagiin Bagabandi. During the visit, both nations signed two bilateral agreements and discussed an expansion of bilateral cooperation.[2]
In May 2007, Mongolian Foreign Viceminister Bekhbat Khasbazaryn paid a visit to Mexico where he mentioned Mongolia's interest in Mexican investors taking advantage of the opportunities offered by Mongolia. He also stressed the need to explore new schemes aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the trade and investment sectors, especially mining.[3] In September 2016, Mongolian PresidentTsakhiagiin Elbegdorj arrived to Mexico on a private visit where he toured the cultural ruins ofTeotihuacan and met with the President of the Mexico-Mongolia Friendship Council.[4]
In January 2011, a delegation from Mexico, led by SenatorCarlos Jiménez Macías assisted theAsia Pacific Parliamentary Forum being held inUlaanbaatar. During the visit, the Mexican delegation met with Chairman of theState Great Khural,Damdiny Demberel where they discussed several bilateral topics.[5] In 2015, both nations celebrated 40 years of diplomatic relations.[6]
In April 2023, both nations held their first meeting of bilateral political consultation.[7]
High-level visits from Mexico to Mongolia[4]
High-level visits from Mongolia to Mexico[4]
Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on Cultural Exchanges (1985); Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of a Mechanism for Policy Consultations between both nations (2001) and an Agreement for the Suppression of Visas in Diplomatic and Official Passports (2001).[8][4]
In 2023, trade between Mexico and Mongolia totaled US$1.5 million.[9] Mexico's main exports to Mongolia include: chocolate, pastries, refrigerators, data processing machines, and medicines. Mongolia's main exports to Mexico include: clothing (pullovers/sweaters), electrical resistors, axel and cranks, and instruments and appliances for machines.[9]
Neither country has a resident ambassador.
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