The Embassy of the United Mexican States in Ukraine held a formal diplomatic reception in Kyiv to mark the 215th anniversary of Mexican Independence Day. The event took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
In his speech, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mexico to Ukraine, Audensio Contreras Gonzalez, emphasized the significance of this holiday for the Mexican people and thanked the Ukrainian authorities and diplomatic corps for their assistance in developing bilateral relations.
“Mexico highly values its friendship and cooperation with Ukraine. Our foreign policy is based on respect for the right of peoples to self-determination, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference, and international cooperation,” the diplomat stressed.
He also noted that more than three years after the start of the war in Ukraine, Mexico hopes to intensify diplomatic efforts that will allow the conflict to be resolved through negotiations.
The ambassador stressed that bilateral relations between Mexico and Ukraine are developing in the areas of trade, investment, culture, and education, and that the countries are striving to further strengthen them. “May the friendship between Mexico and Ukraine continue to grow stronger, and may our partnership contribute to a future filled with mutual understanding, cooperation, and prosperity,” he said.
Mexico recognized Ukraine’s independence on December 24, 1991. Diplomatic relations between the countries were established on January 14, 1992.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Mexico opened in 1997, and the Embassy of Mexico in Ukraine opened in 2005.
The current Mexican ambassador to Ukraine, Audensio Contreras Gonzalez, presented his credentials to the President of Ukraine on August 16, 2024 (copies of the credentials were presented on June 18, 2024).
