The nations of Mexico and Norway established diplomatic relations in 1906. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
History Norway recognized Mexico after the latter obtained its independence from Spain in 1821. At the time, Norway was part of the Union between Sweden and Norway. Mexico and the Union established diplomatic relations on 29 July 1885 with the signing of a Treaty of Friendship, Navigation and Commerce.Embassy of Mexico in Oslo: Acerca de la Embajada (in Spanish) The union disbanded in 1905 and Norway became an independent nation. On 5 April 1906, Mexico established diplomatic relations with Norway.Mexico and Norway Consult on Bilateral and Multilateral Issues
In 1910 Norway established an embassy in Mexico City and Mexico would established an embassy in Oslo a few years later. During World War II, Mexico maintained diplomatic relations with the Norwegian government in exile.Innecesario enfriamiento con Noruega (in Spanish) After the war, both nations re-opened their embassies, respectively.
In 1968, Crown Prince (and future King) of Norway, Harald V paid an official visit to Mexico.King Harald V of Norway: The Story of Norway’s Current Monarch Since the initial visit, there have been several high-level visits between both nations. In June 2002, Mexico closed its embassy in Oslo due to financial restraints. In March 2002, Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik attended the Monterrey Consensus in the Mexican city of Monterrey where he met with President Vicente Fox.Monterrey Consensus The Mexican embassy in Oslo was re-opened in 2014.SRE: Dirección General Para Europa - Noruega - pages 205-212 (in Spanish)
In 2011, Mexican Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa paid a visit to Norway and in 2017, Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray Caso also paid a visit to the country. In April 2018, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg paid a visit to Mexico and met with President Enrique Peña Nieto. While in Mexico, the two leaders discussed the joint work undertaken by their governments to strengthen political dialogue and identify new opportunities for collaboration in the energy and multilateral spheres.
In February 2023, Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt paid a visit to Mexico and met with her counterpart Marcelo Ebrard.El secretario Ebrard recibe a la ministra de Asuntos Exteriores de Noruega (in Spanish) In 2024, both nations celebrated 118 years of diplomatic relations.Hoy celebramos el 118 aniversario de relaciones diplomáticas entre México y Noruega (in Spanish)
High-level visits High-level visits from Mexico to NorwaySRE: Quinto Informe de Labores (in Spanish)The Foreign Secretary accompanied ICAN in Oslo, NorwayMexico and Norway strengthen political ties and cooperation Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa (2011) Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray Caso (2017) Foreign Undersecretary Carmen Moreno Toscano (2023)
High-level visits from Norway to MexicoGaceta del Senado: Noruega (in Spanish) Crown Prince (and current King) Harald (1968) Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik (2002) Crown Prince Haakon (2009, 2012) Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg (April and December 2010) Foreign Minister Børge Brende (2015) Prime Minister Erna Solberg (2018) State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte (2019) Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt (2023)
Bilateral agreements Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on Cultural exchanges (1980); Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Tax Evasion in the Matter of Income and Property Taxes (1995); Agreement on Agriculture Cooperation (2000); and an Agreement on Fishing and Aquaculture Cooperation (2018).Bilateral agreements between Mexico and Norway (in Spanish)
Transportation There are direct flights between Cancún International Airport and Oslo Airport, Gardermoen with TUI fly Nordic.
Trade In 2001, Mexico signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association member nations (which includes Norway). In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$407 million.Data México: Norway Mexico's main exports to Norway include: tubes and pipes of iron or steel, nickel and aluminum based products, telephones and mobile phones, machinery, fiberglass, vehicles and parts, rubber tires, beer, alcohol, fruits and vegetables. Norway's main exports to Mexico include: chemical based products, unwrought nickel, ferroalloys, electrical equipment, machinery, seafood, parts and accessories of motor vehicles, and medical equipment. Mexican multinational companies such as Cemex and Orbia operate in Norway.Empresas mexicanas en Noruega de gran relevancia Norwegian multinational company Norsk Hydro operates in Mexico.Norsk Hydro - Mexico
Resident diplomatic missions Mexico has an embassy in Oslo.Embassy of Mexico in Oslo Norway has an embassy in Mexico City.Embassy of Norway in Mexico City
See also Scandinavian Mexicans
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