Qatar and Mexico Expand Diplomatic Relations, Qatar to Invest in Mexico

Mexico is expanding its diplomatic relations with Qatar and plans to open an embassy in Doha before the end of the year. Currently, 250 Mexicans live in the country and both countries expect the number to grow weekly. Several trade and investment contracts between the countries are underway and Qatar intends to invest in Mexico and hire Mexican engineers, pilots, experts and consultants. Later this year when Qatar’s HH the Emir visits Mexico, Mexico and Qatar will finalize agreements including a memorandum of understanding between the Business Council of Mexico and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "We are hoping that the visit comes through this year. The signing of the agreements will take place during the visit. Besides economic and trade agreements, Qatar and Mexico are also due to sign agreements in the field of culture as well as education, as we want more Mexican students to come to Qatar," Jorge Alvarez, Mexico's ambassador to Lebanon, said.