Mexico–Thailand relations

Mexico–Thailand relations

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Thailand

Mexico–Thailand relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Thailand. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation and the United Nations.

History

The first unofficial relations between Mexico and Thailand took place in the late 16th century when Spain had colonized Mexico (known then as New Spain) and traded Mexican silver, chili peppers and fruits to the Kingdom of Siam (present day Thailand) from its colony in the Philippines.[1] Trade between both nations continued until Mexico obtained its independence from Spain in 1821. It would be another 150 years before both nations were to establish diplomatic relations. On 28 August 1975, Mexico and Thailand formally established diplomatic relations.[2] In 1978, Thailand opened a resident embassy in Mexico City and in September 1989, Mexico reciprocated the gesture by opening a resident embassy in Bangkok.[2]

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations; both nations have signed several agreements, including:[3]

Each year, governments of both nations offer scholarships to citizens of each nation to study in Mexico/Thailand for graduate and/or diplomatic training.[4] In 2015, both nations celebrated their 40th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations.[5]

State visits

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox attending the APEC summit in Bangkok; 2003

Presidential visits from Mexico to Thailand[2][6]

Royal and Prime Ministerial visits from Thailand to Mexico

Trade relations

In 2014, two-way trade between both nations amounted to $4,714 billion USD.[7] The main export products from Thailand to Mexico are: electrical machinery, general machinery, rubber, medical equipment, plastic products, iron and steel products, textiles and clothing, toys and sports equipment, glass and glassware, footwear, automobiles and parts automotive and food processing. The main export products from Mexico to Thailand are: machinery, autos and auto parts, iron and steel, chemicals, electrical machinery, aluminum, copper, cardboard and paper, fish and seafood and pharmaceuticals.[8] Mexico is Thailand's biggest trading partner in Latin America and Thailand is Mexico's 6th biggest trading partner in the Asia-Pacific region.[8][9]

Resident diplomatic missions

References

  1. ↑ History of Thailand-Mexico relations
  2. 1 2 3 History of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Thailand (in Spanish)
  3. ↑ Foreign Policy: Agreements between Thailand and Mexico
  4. ↑ Culture and Education between Thailand and Mexico
  5. ↑ Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The First Political Consultations between Thailand and Mexico
  6. ↑ Llega Fox a Tailandia para cumbre de APEC (in Spanish)
  7. ↑ Mexican Ministry of Economy: Thailand (in Spanish)
  8. 1 2 Trade and Investment between Thailand and Mexico
  9. ↑ Mexico and Thailand: friends across the ocean
  10. ↑ Embassy of Mexico in Bangkok (in English and Spanish)
  11. ↑ Embassy of Thailand in Mexico City (in English and Spanish)
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