Czech Republic–Mexico relations
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Czech Republic-Mexico relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the Czech Republic and the United Mexican States.
History of diplomatic relations
Mexico established diplomatic relations with then Czechoslovakia in 1922; four years after the country proclaimed its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Diplomatic relations between the two nations were interupted in April 1939 after the invasion from Germany in the country, however, the exiled government in London maintained relations with Mexico. In 1942, diplomatic relations were fully restored between the two nations and in 1959, embassies were established in each others capitals, respectively.[1] In December 1992, Czechoslovakia disintegrated and two new countries emerged; the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Mexico established diplomatic relations with the Czech Republic on 1 January 1993.
On 22 May 2012, Mexico and the Czech Republic celebrated 90 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations.[2]
Head of State and Government Level Visits from Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic[3]
- President Václav Havel (August 1990)
- President Václav Havel (October 1993)
- Prime Minister Miloš Zeman (April 2002)
Head of State and Government Level Visits from Mexico
- President Carlos Salinas de Gortari (July 1991)
- President Vicente Fox (October 2001)
Trade relations
In 1997, Mexico signed a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union (which includes the Czech Republic since 2004). In July 2011, two-way trade between both nations amounted to $535.9 million USD.[4] The Czech Republic is Mexico's fourtheenth biggest trading partner within the European Union. A few major Mexican companies, such as Cemex and Grupo Bimbo operate in the Czech Republic. Between 1999 - 2008, the Czech Republic invested over $6 million USD into the Mexican economy.[5]
Resident diplomatic missions
- The Czech Republic has an embassy in Mexico City.[6]
- Mexico has an embassy in Prague.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Diplomatic relations between Mexico and the Czech Republic (in Spanish)
- ^ 90 years of diplomatic relations between Mexico and the Czech Republic (in Spanish)
- ^ High level visits between the Czech Republic and Mexico (in Spanish)
- ^ República Checa en el TLC México-Unión Europea (in Spanish)
- ^ EVALÚAN MÉXICO Y REPÚBLICA CHECA RELACIÓN COMERCIAL (in Spanish)
- ^ Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mexico City (in Czech, English and Spanish)
- ^ Embassy of Mexico in Prague (in Czech and Spanish)
External links
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Category:Bilateral relations of the Czech Republic
Category:Bilateral relations of Mexico