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{{Infobox Bilateral relations|Georgia–Mexico|Georgia|Mexico|filetype=png}}
{{Infobox Bilateral relations|Georgia–Mexico|Georgia|Mexico|filetype=png}}
'''Georgia–Mexico relations''' are the [[international relations]] between [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] and [[Mexico]]. Both nations are members of the [[United Nations]].
The nations of [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] and [[Mexico]] established diplomatic relations in 1992.<ref name=Relations /> Both nations are members of the [[United Nations]] and the [[World Trade Organization]].


==History==
==History==
Diplomatic relations between Georgia and Mexico were established on 8 June 1992 soon after the [[dissolution of the Soviet Union]].<ref name=Bosques>[https://centrogilbertobosques.senado.gob.mx/docs/F_Georgia.pdf Relaciones Bilaterales México-Georgia (in Spanish)]</ref> Soon after independence, both nations accredited ambassadors to each other via-third nations. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, official relations between both nations have been limited.
Diplomatic relations between Georgia and Mexico were established on 8 June 1992 soon after the [[dissolution of the Soviet Union]].<ref name=Relations>[http://sil.gobernacion.gob.mx/Archivos/Documentos/2017/04/asun_3532013_20170427_1493304676.pdf Relaciones Bilaterales México-Georgia - pages 5-6 (in Spanish)]</ref> Soon after independence, both nations accredited ambassadors to each other via-third nations. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, official relations between both nations have been limited.


In 2008, during the [[Russo-Georgian War]]; Mexico remained neutral and asked for both sides to seek peace.<ref name=Bilateral>[http://www.sre.gob.mx/images/stories/doctransparencia/rdc/memodoc/1mddgebilat.pdf Fortalecimiento y diversificación de las relaciones de México con los países de Europa: Georgia (in Spanish)]</ref> Mexico has not recognized the independence of [[Abkhazia]] nor [[South Ossetia]] and sees them as integral parts of Georgia.<ref name=Bosques /> In September 2010, Georgian Prime Minister [[Nika Gilauri]] attended the [[Celebration of Mexican political anniversaries in 2010|bicentennial of Mexican Independence]].<ref name=Bilateral /> Later that year in December 2010, former Georgian President [[Mikheil Saakashvili]] attended the [[2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference|UN Conference on Climate Change]] (COP16) held in [[Cancún]].<ref name=Bilateral />
In 2008, during the [[Russo-Georgian War]]; Mexico remained neutral and asked for both sides to seek peace.<ref name=Bilateral>[http://www.sre.gob.mx/images/stories/doctransparencia/rdc/memodoc/1mddgebilat.pdf Fortalecimiento y diversificación de las relaciones de México con los países de Europa: Georgia - pages 155-157 (in Spanish)]</ref> Mexico has not [[International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia|recognized the independence]] of [[Abkhazia]] nor [[South Ossetia]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080912131314/http://www.sre.gob.mx/csocial/contenido/comunicados/2008/aug/cp_238.html Postura de México con Respecto a la Situación en Abjasia y Osetia del Sur (in Spanish)]</ref> In September 2010, Georgian Prime Minister [[Nika Gilauri]] attended the [[Celebration of Mexican political anniversaries in 2010|bicentennial of Mexican Independence]].<ref name=Bilateral /> Later that year in December 2010, Georgian President [[Mikheil Saakashvili]] attended the [[2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference|UN Conference on Climate Change]] (COP16) held in [[Cancún]] and where he met with President [[Felipe Calderón]].<ref name=Bilateral /><ref name=Calderon>[https://sre.gob.mx/images/stories/doctransparencia/infolab/5infolab.pdf Quinto Informes de Labores (in Spanish)]</ref>


In August 2011, Georgian Foreign Minister [[Grigol Vashadze]] paid a visit to Mexico and announced the opening of a Georgian embassy in the country. The embassy was opened later that year in [[Mexico City]].<ref name=Bosques /> In July 2016, a Mexican Delegation of the Foreign Relations Committee paid a visit to Georgia.<ref>[http://www.parliament.ge/en/media/axali-ambebi/manana-kobaxidze-meqsikis-sheertebuli-shtatebis-kongresis-sagareo-urtiertobata-komitetis-delegaciis-wevrebs-shexvda.page The meeting of Manana Kobakhidze with the Delegation of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Congress of the United Mexican States]</ref>
In August 2011, Georgian Foreign Minister [[Grigol Vashadze]] paid a visit to Mexico and announced the opening of a Georgian embassy in the country. The embassy was opened later that year in [[Mexico City]].<ref name=Calderon /> In July 2016, a Mexican Delegation of the Foreign Relations Committee, led by Senator [[Gabriela Cuevas Barron]], paid a visit to Georgia.<ref name=Barron>[http://sil.gobernacion.gob.mx/Archivos/Documentos/2017/01/asun_3473640_20170111_1484150101.pdf Senadora Gabriela Cuevas Barron en Georgia (in Spanish)]</ref>


In 2022, both nations celebrated 30 years of diplomatic relations.<ref>[https://caribempresarial.com/celebran-mexico-y-georgia-30-anos-de-relaciones-diplomaticas-con-acuerdo-de-colaboracion/ Celebran México y Georgia 30 Años de Relaciones Diplomáticas con Acuerdo de Colaboración (in Spanish)]</ref>
==High-level visits==
==High-level visits==
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'''High-level visits from Georgia to Mexico'''<ref name=Bilateral />
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'''High-level visits from Georgia to Mexico'''


* Prime Minister [[Nika Gilauri]] (2010)
* Prime Minister [[Nika Gilauri]] (2010)
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* Foreign Minister [[Grigol Vashadze]] (2011)
* Foreign Minister [[Grigol Vashadze]] (2011)


'''High-level visits from Mexico to Georgia'''
'''High-level visits from Mexico to Georgia'''<ref name=Barron />
* Senator [[Gabriela Cuevas Barron]] (2016)
* Senator [[Gabriela Cuevas Barron]] (2016)


==Bilateral agreement==
==Bilateral agreement==
Both nations have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of Political Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interest and an Agreement in educational and cultural cooperation (2022).<ref>[https://www.gob.mx/sre/prensa/mexico-y-georgia-firman-acuerdo-para-impulsar-la-educacion-y-la-cultura-en-ambos-paises México y Georgia firman acuerdo para impulsar la educación y la cultura en ambos países (in Spanish)]</ref>
Both nations have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of Political Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interests, and an Agreement in Educational and Cultural Cooperation (2022).<ref>[https://www.gob.mx/sre/prensa/mexico-y-georgia-firman-acuerdo-para-impulsar-la-educacion-y-la-cultura-en-ambos-paises México y Georgia firman acuerdo para impulsar la educación y la cultura en ambos países (in Spanish)]</ref><ref>[https://cja.sre.gob.mx/tratadosmexico/buscador?keywords=&category_id=&theme_id=&country_id=308&organization_id= Bilateral agreements between and Mexico and Georgia (in Spanish)]</ref>


==Trade==
==Trade==
In 2019, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$23 million.<ref>[http://www.economia-snci.gob.mx/sic_php/pages/estadisticas/ Mexican Ministry of the Economy: Georgia (in Spanish)]</ref> Georgia's main exports to Mexico include: magnesium, nails and screws and airplane. Mexico's main exports to Georgia include: tequila, beer and Mexican soap operas.<ref name=Bosques />
In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$15.7 million.<ref name=Trade>[https://www.economia.gob.mx/datamexico/en/profile/country/georgia Data México: Georgia]</ref> Georgia's main exports to Mexico include: chemical based products, electronic integrated circuits, electronic wires and cables, clothing, nuts, and parts and accessories for motor vehicles. Mexico's main exports to Georgia include: alcohol, motor vehicles, tubes and pipes from iron or steel, mechanical appliances, dried vegetables, and fish.<ref name=Trade />
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[[File:Embajada de Georgia en Ciudad de México.jpg|thumb|right|Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City]]
==Resident diplomatic missions==
==Resident diplomatic missions==
* Georgia has an embassy in [[Mexico City]].<ref>[http://www.mexico.mfa.gov.ge/default.aspx?sec_id=433&lang=3 Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City]</ref>
* Georgia has an embassy in [[Mexico City]].<ref>[https://mexico.mfa.gov.ge/es Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City]</ref>
* Mexico is accredited to Georgia from its embassy in [[Ankara]], Turkey and maintains an honorary consulate in [[Tbilisi]].<ref>[https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/turquia/ Embassy of Mexico in Turkey]</ref>
* Mexico is accredited to Georgia from its embassy in [[Ankara]], Turkey and maintains an honorary consulate in [[Tbilisi]].<ref>[https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/turquia/ Embassy of Mexico in Turkey]</ref><ref>[https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/835714/CON_HON_300623_EUROPA.pdf List of Honorary Consulates of Mexico in Europe (in Spanish)]</ref>
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File:Embajada de Georgia en Ciudad de México.jpg|Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City
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== See also ==
* [[Foreign relations of Georgia]]
* [[Foreign relations of Mexico]]
==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:49, 12 June 2024

Georgia–Mexico relations
Map indicating locations of Georgia and Mexico

Georgia
Mexico

The nations of Georgia and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1992.[1] Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.

History

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Diplomatic relations between Georgia and Mexico were established on 8 June 1992 soon after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.[1] Soon after independence, both nations accredited ambassadors to each other via-third nations. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, official relations between both nations have been limited.

In 2008, during the Russo-Georgian War; Mexico remained neutral and asked for both sides to seek peace.[2] Mexico has not recognized the independence of Abkhazia nor South Ossetia.[3] In September 2010, Georgian Prime Minister Nika Gilauri attended the bicentennial of Mexican Independence.[2] Later that year in December 2010, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili attended the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP16) held in Cancún and where he met with President Felipe Calderón.[2][4]

In August 2011, Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze paid a visit to Mexico and announced the opening of a Georgian embassy in the country. The embassy was opened later that year in Mexico City.[4] In July 2016, a Mexican Delegation of the Foreign Relations Committee, led by Senator Gabriela Cuevas Barron, paid a visit to Georgia.[5]

In 2022, both nations celebrated 30 years of diplomatic relations.[6]

High-level visits

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High-level visits from Georgia to Mexico[2]

High-level visits from Mexico to Georgia[5]

Bilateral agreement

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Both nations have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of Political Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interests, and an Agreement in Educational and Cultural Cooperation (2022).[7][8]

Trade

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In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$15.7 million.[9] Georgia's main exports to Mexico include: chemical based products, electronic integrated circuits, electronic wires and cables, clothing, nuts, and parts and accessories for motor vehicles. Mexico's main exports to Georgia include: alcohol, motor vehicles, tubes and pipes from iron or steel, mechanical appliances, dried vegetables, and fish.[9]

Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City

Resident diplomatic missions

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References

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  1. ^ a b Relaciones Bilaterales México-Georgia - pages 5-6 (in Spanish)
  2. ^ a b c d Fortalecimiento y diversificación de las relaciones de México con los países de Europa: Georgia - pages 155-157 (in Spanish)
  3. ^ Postura de México con Respecto a la Situación en Abjasia y Osetia del Sur (in Spanish)
  4. ^ a b Quinto Informes de Labores (in Spanish)
  5. ^ a b Senadora Gabriela Cuevas Barron en Georgia (in Spanish)
  6. ^ Celebran México y Georgia 30 Años de Relaciones Diplomáticas con Acuerdo de Colaboración (in Spanish)
  7. ^ México y Georgia firman acuerdo para impulsar la educación y la cultura en ambos países (in Spanish)
  8. ^ Bilateral agreements between and Mexico and Georgia (in Spanish)
  9. ^ a b Data México: Georgia
  10. ^ Embassy of Georgia in Mexico City
  11. ^ Embassy of Mexico in Turkey
  12. ^ List of Honorary Consulates of Mexico in Europe (in Spanish)
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