Mexico&ndash;Samoa relations

Mexico–Samoa relations

Mexico-Samoa relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and the Independent State of Samoa. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
History
Mexico and Samoa established diplomatic relations on 21 October 2008. After the establishment of diplomatic relations, Mexico accredited its ambassador resident in New Zealand to the Government of Samoa. In January 2012, Rosaura Leonora Rueda Gutiérrez became the first Mexican Ambassador to present credentials to O le Ao o le Malo .
In November 2010, Samoan Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi paid a visit to Mexico to attend the 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Cancún. In November 2011, both nations signed an Agreement for the Exchange of Information in Tax Matters.
In 2015, Mexico opened an honorary consulate in Apia. Since 2017, the Mexican government offers annual scholarships for nationals of Samoa to study postgraduate studies at Mexican higher education institutions. Mexico's main export to Samoa is marble. Samoa's main exports to Mexico include: skipjack tuna, steering wheels and boxes. The accumulated investment of Samoa in Mexico between 1999 and June 2015 amounted to US$18 million, primarily concentrated in the manufacturing industry in the state of Chihuahua. There is no record of Mexican investments in Samoa.
* Samoa does not have an accreditation to Mexico.

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