
As Singapore marks six decades of independence, Mexico joins in the celebration with a message of solidarity and highlights a year of deepening bilateral ties.
Singapore, July 2025 — As part of IN Diplomacy’s Singapore National Day Edition Feature, the Embassy of Mexico extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and people of Singapore on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of its independence. This milestone not only marks Singapore’s journey of national development but also reflects the strength of its international friendships, including with Mexico.

In 2024, both nations witnessed political renewal with the election of Dr Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico’s first female president and the appointment of Mr Lawrence Wong as Singapore’s new Prime Minister. These leadership changes have opened opportunities to further advance cooperation based on shared values and forward-looking policy approaches.
Since establishing diplomatic relations in December 1975, and with the opening of the Mexican Embassy in Singapore in 1990, ties between the two countries have grown steadily. The partnership has been underpinned by collaboration in trade, innovation, and multilateral engagement. Both countries have expressed mutual interest in advancing science and technology through collaboration in areas such as biotechnology, biomedicine, artificial intelligence, and research in infectious diseases.
The Singapore-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, created with support from the Mexican Embassy, now includes more than 170 members. With sector-based committees and presence in both countries, the chamber has become a platform for strengthening commercial ties and building business linkages.
In 2024, total trade in goods between Singapore and Mexico reached SGD 11.57 billion, a 60.5% increase from the previous year. Investment activity also saw momentum, with Singapore’s cumulative investments in Mexico totalling SGD 1.54 billion (USD 1.13 billion). With Singapore’s global investment portfolio surpassing USD 1 trillion by 2022, there remains significant scope for further expansion.
Singaporean firms have shown increasing interest in leveraging Mexico’s role within North American supply chains. Nearshoring strategies—focused on logistics, digital economy, and sustainability—have emerged as new avenues for bilateral economic engagement.
A significant moment in bilateral cooperation was the July 2024 trade mission titled Overseas Market Workshop, co-organised by the Singapore-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Singapore, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and the Business Federation. The mission brought 13 Singaporean companies to major cities across Mexico, where they engaged with industry leaders, innovation parks, and policymakers. Meetings included discussions with Ms Altagracia Gómez Sierra, Coordinator of Mexico’s Presidential Economic Development Advisory Council. Four companies have expressed interest in future investments, reflecting the positive outcomes of this initiative.
Looking ahead, both countries are aligned in their priorities for inclusive growth, sustainable development, and technological advancement. These shared objectives form the basis for continued partnership, guided by frameworks such as the Singapore-Mexico Connectivity Agreement and mutual interest in global and regional peace.