Kenya–Mexico relations

Kenya-Mexico relations

Kenya
Mexico

Kenya-Mexico relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Kenya and Mexico.

History

Kenya and Mexico established diplomatic relations on 15 March 1977, fourteen years after Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom. In March 1981, Mexico opened an embassy in Nairobi. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, both nations have increased their involvements in mutual scientific, educational and cultural exchanges cooperation.[1]

In 2010, Mexico hosted the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancun. Among the invitees was Prime Minister Raila Odinga. During the conference, former President Felipe Calderón and Prime Minister Odinga met and during their reunion, both leaders discussed increasing high level discussions between leaders of both nations and reaching agreements on education, environment, aeronautic cooperation, health and extradition.[1] In 2011 and again in 2014; a Kenyan parliamentary delegation visited Mexico to discuss issues on national security, combating organized crime, refugees and financial cooperation.[2]

Trade relations

In 2014, two-way trade between both nations amounted to $13.9 million USD.[3] Mexico's main exports to Kenya include: probing and drilling machinery, tractors and alcohol (beer). Kenyan exports to Mexico include: vegetable oil, cotton fibers, tea and leather.[2]

Resident diplomatic missions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Country profile on Kenya (in Spanish)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Visita al Senado de la República de una Delegación de Comisión de Finanzas y Asignaciones de la Asamblea Nacional de Kenia (in Spanish)
  3. ↑ Mexican Ministry of the Economy: Kenya (in Spanish)
  4. ↑ Embassy of Kenya in Washington, DC
  5. ↑ Embassy of Mexico in Nairobi (in English and Spanish)