Mexico

Mexico is Germany’s main trading partner in Latin America, while Germany is Mexico’s most important trading partner within the European Union. Both countries share a strong bilateral relationship and a common vision that goes beyond trade and sustainable development.

Mexico has emerged as a key player in Latin America’s digital transformation, driving public policies and strategic partnerships that position the country as an important technological partner. It has taken on a leadership role in regional forums such as the Pacific Alliance, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL), and the Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency (ALCE), promoting the strategic use of digital technologies for economic and social development. At the national level, the Mexican government has adopted a cross-cutting vision of digital transformation, recognising it as a driver for economic development, social inclusion, and improved public services. Initiatives such as the creation of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ATDT) in 2024 reflect this commitment.

On this basis, Mexico and Germany have strengthened their cooperation through a bilateral Digital Dialogue established in 2022 and commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and State Modernisation (BMDS). The dialogue promotes inclusive digitalisation, internet governance, and the development of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and the deployment of 5G technology. In 2024, the first Annual Meeting of the German - Mexican Digital Dialogue was held, bringing together high-level government officials, technical experts, private sector actors, and civil society representatives. During the event, the second joint Work Plan was signed, reaffirming both countries' commitment to exchanging best practices and working together on shared digital policy priorities.

The 2024 work plan focuses on three key areas of cooperation: 1) Digital inclusion 2) Digital policy and 3) Emerging technologies. Within these areas, activities include the digital transformation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), data policy, internet governance, the use and application of 5G networks, Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital policy on data centers, and smart mobility, among other relevant topics.

Currently, through the Mexican Ministry of Economy (SE), the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ATTDT), and BMDS, both countries are engaging in bilateral dialogues to promote stronger cooperation in digitalization, and information and communication technologies. This strategic relationship not only deepens bilateral ties but contributes significantly to addressing shared global challenges through common goals.

Find out more about activities within the Mexican-German Digital Dialogue here!