Bangladesh–Mexico relations

Bilateral relations

Bangladesh–Mexico relations

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The nations of Bangladesh and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1975.[1] Both nations are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.

## History

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Diplomatic relations between the two countries were officially established on 8 July 1975, four years after Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan.[1] Initial relations between both nations have taken place primarily in multinational organization such as the United Nations.

In 1981, Bangladeshi President Abdus Sattar visited Mexico to attend the North–South Summit in Cancún.[2] In 2011, Bangladeshi Vice Foreign Minister Mohamed Mijarul Quayes paid a visit to Mexico and met with his counterpart Undersecretary Lourdes Aranda Bezaury to discuss promoting greater exchanges and cooperation actions between both countries, with the purpose of strengthening their bilateral relationship.[3] In 2012, Bangladesh opened its first resident embassy in Mexico City.[1]

In 2015, Bangladeshi Minister of State Shahriar Alam paid a visit to Mexico to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations both nations. While in Mexico, Minister Alam met with Mexican Foreign Minister José Antonio Meade and both officials highlighted the importance of intensifying political dialogue in order to increase economic, investment, and scientific and technological cooperation ties between both nations.[4] In 2017, Mexican Senator Gabriela Cuevas Barron led a delegation to Bangladesh to attend the Inter-parliamentary Union Assembly which was held in Dhaka.[1]

In 2021, both nations held their first meeting for bilateral consultation mechanism which was held virtually.[5] That same year, Bangladeshi Minister of State Shahriar Alam returned to Mexico to attend the Bicentennial of Mexico's Independence. Minister Alam also held a bilateral meeting with the Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard.[6]

## High-level visits

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President Abdus Sattar attending the North–South Summit in Cancún along with his Mexican counterpart President José López Portillo; 1981.

High-level visits from Bangladesh to Mexico[2][7][8][3][6]

* President Abdus Sattar (1981)
* Vice Foreign Minister Mohamed Mijarul Quayes (2011)
* Minister of Finance Abul Maal Abdul Muhith (2014)
* Minister of State Shahriar Alam (2015, 2021)

High-level visits from Mexico to Bangladesh[1]

* Senator Gabriela Cuevas Barron (2017)

## Bilateral agreements

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Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on the Elimination of Visa for Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders (2013); Agreement on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters (2013) and a Memorandum of Understanding on Foreign Office Consultation (2015).[9]

## Trade

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In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$674.6 million.[10] Bangladesh's main exports to Mexico include: clothing, footwear, hides, kitchenware and gym equipment. Mexico's main exports to Bangladesh include: cotton, chemical based products, seeds, x-ray machines, medical equipment and telephones, including mobile phones.[10]

Embassy of Bangladesh in Mexico City

## Resident diplomatic missions

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* Bangladesh has an embassy in Mexico City.[11]
* Mexico is accredited to Bangladesh from its embassy in New Delhi, India and maintains an honorary consulate in Dhaka.[12]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e Relación Bilateral México y Bangladesh (in Spanish)
2. ^ a b Recordando: Cumbre Norte Sur en 1981 (in Spanish)
3. ^ a b Emb. Mohamed Mijarul Quayes - page 26 (in Spanish)
4. ^ México y Bangladesh acuerdan fortalecer vínculos bilaterales (in Spanish)
5. ^ México y Bangladesh celebran la Primera Reunión del Mecanismo de Consultas Bilaterales (in Spanish)
6. ^ a b Shahriar joins 200-year Mexican independence celebration
7. ^ México y Bangladesh acuerdan promover un mayor acercamiento (in Spanish)
8. ^ Bangladesh, Mexico for joint investment
9. ^ Bangladesh-Mexico Bilateral Relations Brochure
10. ^ a b Data México: Bangladesh
11. ^ Embassy of Bangladesh in Mexico City
12. ^ Embassy of Mexico in New Delhi

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* Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment

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Multilateral and
International initiatives|

| Regional initiatives|

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International initiatives|

* Commonwealth of Nations
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* One Belt, One Road
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* Asia–Europe Meeting
* Group of 77
* Indian-Ocean Rim Association

Disputes|

| India|

* New Moor dispute
* Deaths along the border
* 2001 border clashes
* Farakka Barrage
* Teesta Barrage

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Pakistan|

* Bangladesh Liberation War
* genocide
* killing intellectuals
* Rape
* Stranded Pakistanis in Bangladesh

Myanmar|

* Naf River incidents
* Rohingya conflict
* 1991–1992
* 2015 border clash

Diplomacy and initiatives|

* Diplomatic missions of Bangladesh
* Diplomatic missions in Bangladesh
* UN peacekeeping missions
* Bangladeshi diaspora
* Bangladeshi diplomats

* Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
* Bangladeshi Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment

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Americas|

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* Philippines
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* Singapore
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* Syria
* Taiwan
* Thailand
* Turkey
* United Arab Emirates
* Vietnam

Europe|

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* Russia
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* Slovakia
* Slovenia
* Spain
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* Ukraine
* United Kingdom

Oceania|

* Australia
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* New Zealand
* Papua New Guinea

Former|

* Yugoslavia

Multilateral relations

* Coffee Club
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* IMF
* NIC
* OAS
* OEI
* OECD
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* United Nations
* UNECLAC
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* Colorado river dispute
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Diplomacy

* Ministry of Foreign Affairs
* Diplomatic missions of / in Mexico
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* Castañeda Doctrine
* Estrada Doctrine
* Visa policy of Mexico
* Visa requirements for Mexican citizens

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