Political relations
The longstanding friendly relations between the Republic of Serbia and the United Mexican States are characterised by traditional closeness, mutual trust and understanding, as well as a high degree of alignment on numerous issues of common interest. A particular strength of these relations lies in the similarity of the two countries’ approaches to key regional and international issues, as well as their willingness to continue strengthening bilateral ties through open dialogue and constructive cooperation. In 2026, the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations was marked.
During his official visit to Mexico on September 26-28, 2021, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia N. Selakovic had separate meetings with the President A. M. López Obrador, the President of the Senate O. Sánchez Cordero and Minister of Foreign Affairs M. Ebrard Casaubón.
The then First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia I. Dačić visited Mexico in July 2018 (The Pacific Alliance Ministerial Meeting in Puerto Vallarta) and in August 2015 (Conference of the State Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty).
On 1 December 2012, the then Prime Minister Ivica Dačić, in his capacity as the special envoy of the President of the Republic of Serbia, attended the inauguration ceremony of the former President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto.
Bilateral political consultations between the ministries of foreign affairs of Serbia and Mexico were held on June 7, 2021 in Belgrade. The delegation of the Republic of Serbia was headed by the acting Assistant Minister Ambassador V. Maric, while the Mexican delegation was headed by the Director General for Europe B. Aguilar Calvo.
The then Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Mexico P. Espinosa attended the jubilee Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in September 2011 in Belgrade.
The First Lady of the Republic of Serbia, Tamara Vučić, visited Mexico on 23 July 2026 to mark the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia D. Kozarev paid a working visit to Mexico from 15 to 18 June 2026.
Economic relations
According to the data of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, total trade in goods with Mexico in 2025 amounted to EUR 179.5 million, of which exports from the Serbia accounted for EUR 105.7 million, while imports amounted to EUR 73.8 million.
When it comes to investments, Mexico is present in Serbia indirectly, through the share of Telekom Austria (a subsidiary of América Móvil, entrepreneur Carlos Slim from Mexico) in the mobile provider VIP.
Bilateral agreements
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Trade Convention between the FPRY and the United Mexican States, signed on 17 March 1950 (The Official Gazette of the Presidium of the National Assembly No.1/1950);
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Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the SFRY and the Government of the United Mexican States, signed on 13 February 1974 (The Official Gazette No.43/1976, Appendix);
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Exchange of letters between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of FR Yugoslavia and Mexico on the succession of bilateral agreements (10 December 2002);
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Agreement between Serbia and Montenegro and the United Mexican States on the abolition of visas for holders of diplomatic and official passports, (The Official Gazette of Serbia and Montenegro, International treaties, No.3/2004);
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greement on educational, cultural and sports cooperation, signed on 19 June 2020.
Contact information
The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Mexico City: https://mexico.mfa.gov.rs.
The Embassy of the United Mexican States in Belgrade: https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/serbia/
Contact in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Department of North and South America (DNSA); tel. 00 381 (0) 11 30 68 762; e-mail oam@mfa.rs.