Austria–Mexico relations
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The nations of Austria and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1842.[1] Relations were strengthened in 1864 when Archduke Maximilian of Austria became Emperor of Mexico, however, after his execution, diplomatic relations were severed until 1901. Diplomatic relations were once again disrupted in 1938 during the Anschluss and relations were fully restored after World War II.[2]
Both nations are members of the OECD and the United Nations.
History
On 30 July 1842, the
The reign of Emperor Maximilian was engulfed in constant conflict between his French backed government and the government in exile of
In 1938, Mexico became the only country to protest against the
After the war, normal relations were restored between the two nations.Over the years, diplomatic relations between the two nations have strengthened. In 2005, President
There has been much discussion between the two nations over whether Austria should return
In 2021, both nations celebrated 120 years of diplomatic relations.[2]
High-level visits
High-level visits from Austria to Mexico[10]
- Foreign Minister Willibald Pahr (1981)
- Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel (2004)
- President Heinz Fischer (2005)
High-level visits from Mexico to Austria[10]
- President Vicente Fox (2006)
- Foreign Minister Luis Ernesto Derbez (2006)
- Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa Cantellano(2007, 2010, 2012)
- Foreign Undersecretary Carlos de Icaza González (2016)
Bilateral agreements
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as an Agreement on Cultural Exchanges (1974); Agreement on Air Transportation (1995); Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investments (1998) and an Agreement on the Avoidance of Double-Taxation and Tax Evasion (2004).[11]
Transportation
There are direct flights between Vienna International Airport and Cancún International Airport with Austrian Airlines.
Trade relations
In 1997, Mexico and the European Union (which includes Austria) signed a free trade agreement. In 2023, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$2.3 billion.[12] Austria's main exports to Mexico include: pharmaceutical products, steel, aluminum and paper. Mexico's main exports to Austria include: machinery, electronics, car parts and beer.[12] Mexican multinational companies América Móvil and Nemak (among others) operate in Austria.
Resident diplomatic missions
- Austria has an embassy in Mexico City.[13]
- Mexico has an embassy in Vienna.[14]
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Embassy of Austria in Mexico City
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Embassy of Mexico in Vienna
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Mexican Cultural Institute in Vienna
See also
References
- ^ a b History of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Austria - page 13 (in Spanish)
- ^ a b c d 120 Aniversario de Relaciones Diplomáticas entre Austria y México (in Spanish)
- ^ Maximilian I, the Austrian archduke who regretted trying to conquer Mexico
- ^ a b Austria agradece a México protesta contra su anexión por Hitler hace 80 años (in Spanish)
- ^ The Surprising Role Mexico Played in World War II
- ^ a b Relaciones bilaterales México - Austria (in Spanish)
- ^ Colegio Austriaco Mexicano (in Spanish)
- ^ Mexico inches closer to loan of Moctezuma’s headdress
- ^ El frágil penacho de Moctezuma (in Spanish)
- ^ a b Visitas oficiales (in Spanish)
- ^ Bilateral agreements between Mexico and Austria (in Spanish)
- ^ a b Data México: Austria
- ^ Embassy of Austria in Mexico City
- ^ Embassy of Mexico in Vienna