The Emirates News Agency reported that President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a message extending warm congratulations to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. The communication conveyed best wishes for her continued success as well as for the prosperity of the Mexican people. Similar messages were dispatched by Vice President and Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum along with Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Mexico marks Independence Day annually on September 16 to commemorate the launch of its revolution against Spanish colonial rule. According to National Geographic, Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang a church bell in Dolores in 1810 and issued a call to arms known as the Grito de Dolores that ignited the independence movement. The decade-long struggle concluded with full sovereignty in 1821 after further campaigns led by figures including José María Morelos y Pavón.
Bilateral relations between the UAE and Mexico have expanded significantly since diplomatic ties were first formed. The Observatory of Economic Complexity data places Mexico’s total exports to the UAE at roughly 307 million dollars in 2024 with cars accounting for 173 million dollars of that volume. In the same period UAE shipments to Mexico centered on raw aluminum valued at more than 570 million dollars according to the same figures.
WAM noted that the UAE leaders expressed hopes for Sheinbaum’s good health in their messages while underscoring the depth of friendship between the two nations. Such exchanges form part of regular diplomatic practice on national occasions and serve to reinforce mutual understanding. The communications also highlighted aspirations for further growth in cooperation across economic and cultural domains.
Trade statistics compiled by Trading Economics show UAE exports to Mexico totaled 429 million dollars during 2024 encompassing aluminum machinery and plastics among other categories. Mexican deliveries to the UAE that year featured vehicles electronics and beverages with overall value exceeding 600 million dollars in recent assessments. These flows illustrate the complementary nature of the two economies and the potential for expanded partnership.
The Independence Day events in Mexico feature the president reenacting the historic Grito from the National Palace in Mexico City each September 15 evening. Historians credit the initial uprising with planting seeds for a distinct national identity that blended indigenous and Spanish influences over time. Public celebrations typically include parades traditional dances and fireworks as the country reflects on its path to self-determination.
