The nations of Mexico and Uganda established diplomatic relations in 1976.[1] Both nations are members of the United Nations.
History
On 20 February 1976, Mexico and Uganda formally established diplomatic relations, fourteen years after Uganda obtained its Independence from the United Kingdom.[1] Mexico soon accredited its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya to Uganda. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations; relations between both nations have been almost non-existent and have taken place in mainly international forums such as at the United Nations. In 2001, Mexico opened an honorary consulate in Kampala.[1]
In May 2010, Mexican Foreign Undersecretary, Lourdes Aranda Bezaury, paid a visit to Uganda, along with the Mexican ambassador resident in Kenya, Luis Javier Campuzano.[1] While in Uganda, they met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni where he expressed his interest for the President of Mexico to attend the 15th African Union Summit being held in Kampala in July 2010.
In July 2010, Mexican President Felipe Calderón attended the 15th African Union Summit in Kampala where he attended as a guest of honor.[2] During the meeting between President Calderón and President Museveni, both leaders exchanged views on the effects of the international economic crisis, as well as the global challenge posed by climate change. Both leaders also agreed on the need to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, such as trade, agro-industry, the energy sector and the fight against poverty; as well as promoting scientific, cultural and educational exchange.[2]
Both nations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of a Consultative Mechanism on Mutual Interest (2010).[1]
Trade
In 2023, trade between Mexico and Uganda totaled US$18.5 million.[8] Mexico's main exports to Uganda include: valves and similar materiales for pipes, machinery and mechanical appliances, chemical based products, parts and accessories of motor vehicles, yeast, malt extract, seeds, fruits and spores for sewing. Uganda's main exports to Mexico include: mineral materiales, coffee, tea, machines and apparatus, calculating machines and pocket recorders, chemical based products, rubber, clothing, and wood.[8]
Diplomatic missions
Mexico is accredited to Uganda from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya and maintains an honorary consulate in Kampala.[9]
