Mexico, France Strengthen Ties With New Agreements

President Claudia Sheinbaum and her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron formalized a set of bilateral cooperation agreements. Sheinbaum explained that the accords cover joint initiatives on environmental protection, gender equality, and academic exchange programs enabling students from both countries to study abroad.

One of the meeting’s main announcements was the upcoming exhibition of the Codex Azcatitlán, currently kept in France, which will be displayed in Mexico in 2026. Macron underscored that cultural heritage remains central to the relationship between both nations.

“Our nations share a long history of cooperation in heritage matters. The Codex Azcatitlán, housed in France’s National Library, will be displayed in Mexico next year as part of reciprocal exhibitions marking the bicentennial of our diplomatic relations,” Macron stated.

As part of the exchange, Mexico will loan the Codex Boturini to France for temporary display. The two presidents reaffirmed the strong ties uniting their countries. “Mexico is a friend of France. We continue to write our shared history, two centuries of diplomatic relations built on mutual respect,” Macron said.

Macron’s trip marks the first official visit by a French president to Mexico in more than a decade. He arrived in Mexico City after taking part in the United Nations COP30 climate summit in Brazil. The agenda also includes discussions on deepening economic collaboration and France’s participation in the forthcoming trade agreement between Mexico and the European Union.

Mexico–France Trade, Investment Overview

In 2024, Mexico’s leading export to France was medical instruments and devices, totaling US$145 million. The main exporting regions were Mexico City, Queretaro, and Nuevo Leon. Mexico’s top import from France consisted of pharmaceutical products and therapeutic preparations, valued at US$389 million.  Between January and December 2024, FDI from France to Mexico recorded a net outflow of US$804 million. The states receiving the most French capital were Morelos (confidential amount), the State of Mexico (US$82.7 million), and Chihuahua (US$45.2 million).