In August 1947, the Dominion of Pakistan (today the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and modern-day Bangladesh) obtained its independence from the British Empire. On 19 January 1955, Mexico and Pakistan established diplomatic relations.[1] In May 1974, Pakistan opened an embassy in Mexico City. In 2007, Mexico opened an embassy in Islamabad, however, due to budget restraints, the embassy closed in 2009 and in its place, honorary consulates were opened in Karachi and Lahore.[2]
In December 2004, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf paid an official visit to Mexico and met with Mexican President Vicente Fox.[3] In September 2015, the Mexican Senate held a "Week of Pakistan" to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between both nations.[1]
In 2018, two-way trade between both nations amounted to US$269 million.[6] Mexico's main exports to Pakistan include: plastic industrial tubes and automotive parts.[6] Pakistan's main exports to Mexico include: textiles, long grain rice, cotton and surgical instruments.[7] Pakistan is Mexico's 67th biggest global trading partner while Mexico is Pakistan's 49th biggest global trading partner, respectively.[2]
Resident diplomatic missions
Mexico is accredited to Pakistan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran and maintains honorary consulates in Karachi and Lahore.[8]