Mexico–Senegal relations

Mexico–Senegal relations

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Senegal

Mexico–Senegal relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Senegal.

History

Mexico and Senegal established diplomatic relations in May 1962, two years after Senegal obtained its independence from France in April 1960. In May 1975, Senegalese President Léopold Sédar Senghor paid a visit to Mexico.[1] During his visit to Mexico, both nations signed agreements on cultural and scientific cooperation[2] and an agreement on technical cooperation.[3] In July 1975, Mexican President Luis Echeverría reciprocated the visit and paid a state visit to Senegal, becoming the first sitting Mexican President to visit Africa.[4] During President Echeverría's visit, an agreement on tourism and cinematography cooperation were signed between both nations.[4]

In the late 1980s, Mexico closed its embassy in Senegal.[5] In March 2002, Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade paid a visit to the northern Mexican city of Monterrey to attend the International Conference on Financing for Development.[6][7]

Trade

In 2015, trade between Mexico and Senegal totaled $17 million USD.[8] Senegal is Mexico's 153rd largest trading partner globally.[9]

Diplomatic missions

References

  1. ↑ President Léopold Senghor visits Mexico (in Spanish)
  2. ↑ République du Sénégal: Loi n° 1975/113 du 20 décembre 1975 (in French)
  3. ↑ République du Sénégal: Loi n° 1975/111 du 20 décembre 1975 (in French)
  4. 1 2 El Viaje Presidencial por Tres Continentes: Senegal (in Spanish)
  5. ↑ Promoverá México nueva Política Exterior hacia África (in Spanish)
  6. ↑ President Wade to speak at the summit in Monterrey, Mexico (in Spanish)
  7. ↑ Gouvernement du Sénégal: Conseil des ministres du 28 mars 2002 (in French)
  8. ↑ Mexican Ministry of the Economy: Senegal (in Spanish)
  9. ↑ Comisiones Unidas de Relaciones Exteriores y de Relaciones Exteriores, África (in Spanish)
  10. ↑ Embassy of Mexico in Morocco (in Spanish)
  11. ↑ Honorary consulate of Mexico in Dakar, Senegal
  12. ↑ Embassy of Senegal in the United States (in French)
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