Embassy

 MISSION

To represent Mexico in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and in other international bodies, in accordance with the statutes given by the Mexican government, promoting a good relationship between both countries. To safeguard the human rights of Mexicans living in the United Kingdom.

 VISION

To extend and strengthen Mexico's foreign policy with the government of the United Kingdom, through actions on the different political, economic, social and cultural issues.

To solve the needs of the Mexican community in the United Kingdom, through short and long term programmes.

CONTACT

Address: 16 Saint George street, London W1S 1FD, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 20-7499-8586     Fax: +44 (0) 20-7495-4035
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Business Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00

Historical Background

After the ending of the Independence of Mexico in 1821, Great Britain was the first european country to recognise the new Mexican Government. At the time, the United Kingdom foresaw an advantage in trading with Mexico.

In 1826, Great Britain officially recognised the sovereignty of Mexico by naming two plenipotentiary ministers and was "... in position to celebrate Friendship, Commerce and Navigation Agreements" with Mexico.

By 1837, the relationship with England was outstanding, and conversations took place to abolish slave trade. In 1838 the Government of Her Majesty Queen Victoria offered to mediate in the conflict between Mexico and France, due to some private legal suits. This eventually led Great Britain to intervene further in this matter. Later on, in 1851 Mexico participated in the Universal Exhibition that took place in London.

In 1861, the Mexican Congress suspended the payments of foreign debts. This caused the signing of a treaty by England, France and Spain  to intervene in Mexico. In 1862, the countries that signed the "Triple Alliance" broke up this agreement, however France did invade Mexico. The culmination of this internvention resulted in the appointment of Maximilian of Habsburg as "Emperor of Mexico".

Between 1877 and 1878, during the Government of General Porfirio Diaz, Mexico's relationship with England and France was restablished.

In 1878, the Mexican Government started a maritime policy to increase its commerce with Europe. By 1884, there were well established maritime routes.

During the Mexican Revolution in the early years of 20th Century, the bilateral commerce and the British participation in Mexican projects decreased considerably.

After the oil expropiation in Mexico in 1938, diplomatic relations between both countries were suspended.

In 1941, during Manuel Avila Camacho's Administration, relations between both countries were restablished and Charles Bateman was appointed British Representative in Mexico, while Alfonso Rosenzweig Diaz was commissioned Mexican Representative in London .

During the next decade, several British companies were established with mixed investments, and contacts between both countries increased. A large amount of Mexican scientists and engineers were given support to make postgraduate studies in Great Britain. In 1966, the first direct flight service between Mexico City and London was inaugurated. In the same year, the First British Industrial Exhibition was celebrated at the National Auditorium in Mexico City. By 1968, Great Britain was Mexico's fourth most important commercial partner.

After the visit of President Luis Echeverria to London in 1973, and the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Mexico in 1975, the friendship and cooperation ties were enhanced, especially after Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's attendance to a Summit in Cancun in 1981. In 1983 Queen Elizabeth II paid her second visit to Mexico.

In January 1990, President Carlos Salinas de Gortari paid his first visit to the United Kingdom, during which he met former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

The visit of Prince of Wales in February 1993 gave the opportunity to reaffirm the cultural cooperation, through an agreement between CONACULTA and the British Museum .

The opening of the Mexican Hall of Prehispanic Objects in the British Museum , in september 1994 was a significant advance in the cultural relations between both countries.

Ex-President Ernesto Zedillo paid two visits to the United Kingdom, the first  in January 1996, and the second in October 1998.

During his second visit, the Combined Action Plan Mexico-United Kingdom was agreed, replacing the 1996 plan. This plan evinced that Mexico and the United Kingdom are natural partners for commerce and investment, and that they share a firm commitment on free trade.

During the successful visit to London in October 5th and 6th, 2000 of President Vicente Fox Quesada, Prime Minister Tony Blair showed a firm desire of visiting Mexico during 2001. President Fox later on would hold an official meeting with then Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott.

It is worth mentioning that commerce among both countries has been growing during the last years. In 2001 both imports and exports grew significantly. For imports, the increase was more than 13%, and exports grew more than 25%.

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair visited Mexico City in August 2nd to 4th, 2002 , being this the first official visit of a British Prime Minister to Mexico . Ex-President Fox and Ex-Prime Minister Blair signed a Joint Declaration where they countersigned the commitment on the promoting of democracy, commerce and investment. During this visit, Ex-President Fox promised to visit the United Kingdom in November 2002, for the opening of the Aztec Exhibition in the Royal Academy of Arts.

During his visit to Great Britain ( November 11th-12th, 2002 ), President Vicente Fox Quesada paid a courtesy visit to Queen Elizabeth II and had a meeting with Prime Minister Tony Blair. He gave conferences about the opportunities that Mexican economy offers to foreign investment; about the new role of Mexico in the International scene; and about human rights in Mexico .

Ex-President Fox also opened the Aztec Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts and the Centre of Mexican Studies at the University of Oxford.

Mexican Representatives

1827 - 1857
		1827 Tomas Murphy In charge of the Mexican Delegation in London.
		1836 José María Gutiérrez Estrada Plenipotentiary Minister Interim of the Mexican Delegation in London. 1837 Plenipotentiary Minister Interim of the Mexican Delegation in London.
		1839 Luis G. Cuevas Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		1842 Tomás Murphy, Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		1844 Juan de Dios Cañedo Minister of Rome, Her Majesty in Britain, and the King of France.
1858 - 1912
		1858 Tomas Murphy Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		1862 José Ramón Pacheco Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		1865 José Fernando Ramírez Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		1883 Ignacio Mariscal Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
1913 - 1933
		1913 Bartolomé Carbajal y Rosas Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		1915 Isidro Fabela Confidential Agent of the Constitutionalist Government in England and France.
		1916 Juan Sánchez Azcona Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		1918 Alfonso M. Sillez Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		1928 Gilberto Valenzuela Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		1929 Leopoldo Ortiz Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		1932 Alberto Mascareñas Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
1934 - 1951
		1934 Javier Sánchez Mejorada Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		1935 Leonides Andrew Almazán Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		1936 Narciso Bassols Batalla Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		1937 Primo Villa Michel Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		1941 Alfonso de Rosenzweig-Díaz Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		1945 Federico Jiménez O'Farrill Plenipotentiary Minister to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
1952 - 1969
		1952 Francisco Asís de Icaza y León Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		1957 Pablo Campos Ortíz Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		1960 Antonio Armendariz Cárdenas Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		1965 Eduardo Suárez Aranzolo Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
1970 - 1988
		1970 Vicente Sánchez Gavito Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		1973 Hugo B. Margain Gleason Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		1976 Manuel Tello Macías Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		1979 José Juan de Olloqui y Labastida Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
		1983 Francisco Cuevas Cancino Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		1986 Jorge Eduardo Navarrete López Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1989 - 2000
		1989 Bernardo Sepúlveda Amor Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		1993 José Juan de Olloqui y Labastida Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		1995 Andrés Rozental Gutman Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		1997 Santiago Oñate Laborde Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2001 - 2018
		2001 Alma Rosa Moreno Razo Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		2004 Juan José Bremer de Martino Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		2010-2010 Eduardo Medina-Mora Icaza Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		2014-2016 Diego Gómez Pickering Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		2017-2018 Julian Ventura Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland