Bahamas–Mexico relations
Diplomatic relations exist between the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations. History. The Bahamas and Mexico established diplomatic relations on 24 January 1974. Relations between both nations are limited and have taken place primarily in multilateral forums. In May 1992, Mexican Foreign Minister Fernando Solana paid a visit to the Bahamas to attend the 22nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States. In July 2001, Mexican President Vicente Fox paid a visit to Nassau to  attend the Caribbean Community summit. In 2002, Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham paid a visit to Mexico to attend the Monterrey Consensus in the Mexican city of Monterrey. In April 2014, Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie paid a visit to Mérida, Mexico to attend the Caribbean Community summit. While in Mexico, Prime Minister Christie met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and both leaders discussed their desire for the advancement of relations between both nations given its Caribbean connection and ongoing partnership both within the bilateral and multilateral contexts. In June 2017, Bahamian Foreign Minister Darren Henfield paid a visit  to Cancún to attend the 47th General Assembly of the Organization of American States. Each year, the Mexican government offers scholarships for nationals of the Bahamas to study postgraduate studies at Mexican higher education institutions. High-level visits. High-level visits from the Bahamas to Mexico High-level visits from Mexico to the Bahamas Bilateral agreements. Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such an Agreement for Scientific and Technical Cooperation (1992); Agreement for Exchange of Information on Tax Matters (2010); and an Agreement on the Elimination of Visas for Ordinary Passport holders (2010). Trade. In 2018, trade between  the Bahamas and Mexico totaled US$41.9 million dollars. The Bahamas main exports to Mexico include: oil, spirit drinks, aluminum and petroleum gas. Mexico's main exports to the Bahamas include: oil, telephones and mobile phones; refrigerators and freezers; and automobiles for touristic purposes. The Bahamas is the 36th largest foreign investor in Mexico. Between 1999–2017, foreign direct investment from the Bahamas to Mexico totaled $268 million dollars. Mexican multinational company Cemex operates in the Bahamas.