Mexico–Zambia relations are the bilateral relations between Mexico and Zambia. Both nations are members of the United Nations. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
History
Mexico and Zambia established diplomatic relations on 15 October 1975. Relations between the two countries have developed primarily within the framework of multilateral forums.
In November 2010, the Government of Zambia sent a delegation of 41 members to attend the 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Cancún, Mexico.
In April 2014, Zambia participated with a delegation headed by Kasonde Henry Mwila in the First High-Level Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation, which took place in Mexico City.
In May 2013, the Undersecretary for Foreign Trade of Mexico's Ministry of the Economy, Dr. Francisco de Rosenzweig, and the Ambassador of Mexico to Ethiopia, Juan Alfredo Miranda Ortiz, visited Zambia in order to promote the candidacy of Dr. Herminio Blanco Mendoza for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
See also
- Foreign relations of Mexico
- Foreign relations of Zambia
References
Zambia Category:Bilateral relations of Zambia
Mali–Mexico relations are the bilateral diplomatic relations between Mali and Mexico. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
History
Mali and Mexico established diplomatic relations on 23 March 1977. Relations have developed mainly within the framework of multilateral forums. In 2001, Mexico established an honorary consulate in Bamako.
In 1961, the president of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos, sent a presidential goodwill delegation, headed by Special Envoy Alejandro Carrillo Marcor and Delegate José Ezequiel Iturriaga, to visit Mali and pave the way for the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
In September 2010, a Malian delegation arrived in Mexico City to participate in the celebrations of the Bicentennial of the Independence of Mexico.
In November 2010, the Government of Mali sent a delegation of 37 members to attend the 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Cancún, Mexico.
In March 2012, Mexico condemned the coup d'état in Mali and joined the call of the international community for the immediate return to constitutional order. It emphasized the importance of respecting democratic institutions and the rule of law. Mexico also expressed concern over the constitutional crisis in Mali and the situation prevailing in the northern part of the country.
In April 2014, the minister of economy and finance of the Government of Mali, Fily Sissoko Bouaré, paid a working visit to Mexico to participate in the first high-level meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation. Likewise, in May 2014, the secretary general of Mali's Ministry of Environment, Zibo Maïga, made a working visit to Mexico to participate in the Fifth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility, held in Cancún.
In 2024, the two nations marked 47 years of bilateral relations.
See also
- Foreign relations of Mali
- Foreign relations of Mexico
References
Mexico Category:Bilateral relations of Mexico
Lithuania–South Korea relations refer to the cooperative relationship between Lithuania and South Korea across political, economic, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations on 14 October 1991, this relationship has continued to develop.
Lithuania maintains an embassy in Seoul, responsible for cooperation with South Korea in political, economic, cultural, and public diplomacy areas. South Korea operates an embassy in Vilnius and promotes business, educational, scientific, and technological exchanges through honorary consulates in cities such as Daejeon and Daegu.
The two countries are expected to continue expanding cooperation in areas such as economic and technological collaboration, cultural and tourism exchanges, and the sharing of international values.
History
Lithuania and South Korea officially established diplomatic relations on 14 October 1991, and South Korea formally recognized Lithuania's independence earlier that year, on 5 September. Initially, Lithuania's embassy in Beijing was also accredited to South Korea, but it later established a resident embassy in Seoul and strengthened its diplomatic activities. Currently, Lithuania maintains its embassy in Seoul, while South Korea operates its embassy in Vilnius, officially managing bilateral relations.
Following the establishment of diplomatic relations, ties between the two countries gradually expanded. On 24 September 1993, the South Korea–Lithuania Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investments was signed in Seoul, providing an institutional framework to strengthen the investment environment. In April 2006, a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement was concluded in Seoul, creating mechanisms to reduce tax burdens for both companies and individuals.
From the 2010s onward, practical cooperation in various fields further expanded. The two countries signed a cultural cooperation agreement to promote exchanges in science, culture, and education, including collaboration in the arts, museums, exhibitions, performances, and broadcasting programs. In 2014, an honorary consulate of Lithuania was established in Daegu, and in 2025, a second honorary consulate was opened in Daejeon, enhancing business, educational, and research exchanges in regional cities.
In May 2024, the Lithuanian minister of foreign affairs visited South Korea to officially commemorate the establishment of the Lithuanian embassy in Seoul. During the visit, the minister emphasized economic and technological cooperation with South Korea and highlighted the role of Lithuania as an important link between Europe and Asia.
Political relations
Lithuania and South Korea are both based on liberal democracy and market economies, sharing common values such as human rights, the rule of law, and peace on the international stage. The two countries cooperate through international organizations, including the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, and maintain ongoing diplomatic communication. In particular, mutual visits and meetings between diplomats and high-ranking officials have strengthened political trust, ensuring that diplomatic cooperation between the two countries remains stable.
Economic relations
Economic relations between Lithuania and South Korea have steadily expanded since the establishment of diplomatic ties. Among the Baltic states, Lithuania is South Korea's largest trading partner, and bilateral trade has shown an increasing trend in recent years. In 2022, trade between the two countries exceeded US$500 million, and in 2023 it reached approximately US$474 million.
In the 2020s, South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy and Lithuanian officials organized multilateral meetings and business forums to promote trade and investment. Discussions have been particularly active in advanced industries such as ICT, biotechnology, energy, and laser technologies.
Tourism and human exchanges
To strengthen cooperation in tourism, the two countries signed a tourism cooperation agreement in 2023. With the growing number of South Korean tourists visiting Lithuania, exchanges through travel agencies, exhibitions, and other activities have increased. Academic, cultural, business, and youth exchange programs are also being actively promoted, and cooperation between educational institutions continues to expand.
References
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Korea, South Category:Bilateral relations of South Korea
Kazakhstan–Sweden relations are the bilateral diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Sweden. They were established on 7 April 1992.
History
On 25–26 October 2004, an official visit by the president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, to the Kingdom of Sweden took place. During the visit, he held meetings with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Prime Minister Göran Persson, speaker of the Riksdag Björn von Sydow, representatives of the Kazakh diaspora, and business circles. Nazarbayev also visited the Ericsson company and the Kista Science City information technology park, and took part in the business forum "Kazakhstan–Sweden: Investment Opportunities".
In February 2006, Sweden's First Deputy Prime Minister, Bosse Ringholm, visited Kazakhstan at the head of a delegation of business representatives.
Sweden's minister for foreign affairs, Carl Bildt, led the Swedish delegation at the OSCE Summit held in Astana in December 2010.
In 2010, the Embassy of Sweden was opened in Kazakhstan, and in 2013 the Embassy of Kazakhstan began operating in Sweden.
In March 2013, the minister of foreign affairs of Kazakhstan, Erlan Idrissov, visited Stockholm. During the meeting, the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan and Sweden discussed issues of bilateral cooperation in the political and trade-economic spheres, as well as interaction on the international stage regarding current global issues.
In June 2014, a working visit by a delegation of Kazakh parliamentarians to Sweden took place, led by Deputy Chair of the Mäjilis of the Parliament, Dariga Nazarbayeva. Negotiations were held in the Riksdag between Dariga Nazarbayeva and Vice Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Jan Ertsborn. During the visit, the Kazakh parliamentarians met with representatives of the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Education and Research.
In March 2015, within the framework of the Boao Forum, talks were held between the prime minister of Kazakhstan, Karim Massimov, and the prime minister of Sweden, Stefan Löfven. In addition, within the framework of the Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Hanoi, talks took place between the speaker of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, Kabibulla Dzhakupov, and the speaker of the Riksdag, Urban Ahlin.
Cultural Cooperation
In 2011, a small Kurultai of Kazakhs in Europe was held in Västerås with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Sweden, the World Association of Kazakhs, the Kazakh Cultural Association in Sweden, and the Federation of the Kazakh Diaspora in Europe.
As part of Swedish Culture Month, a project called "Sweden Nearby" was organized for schoolchildren in Karaganda and Temirtau, where participants had the opportunity to learn about the traditions, culture, history, and national cuisine of Sweden. At the conclusion of the project, participants met with the ambassador of Sweden in Kazakhstan.
See also
- Foreign relations of Kazakhstan
- Foreign relations of Sweden
References
External links
Sweden Category:Bilateral relations of Sweden