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: It has taken on a leadership role in regional forums, such as the Pacific Alliance and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL), 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 2025 reflect this commitment.

On this basis, Mexico and Germany have strengthened their cooperation through a bilateral Digital Dialogue established in 2018. The Mexican-German Digital Dialogue, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation (BMDS), facilitates a multi-stakeholder cooperation between both countries since 2022.

In 2024, the first annual meeting of the Mexican-German Digital Dialogue was held, bringing together high-level government officials, technical experts and representatives from businesses and civil society. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to exchanging best practices and working together on shared digital policy priorities. They also signed a work plan for the Digital Dialogue which focuses on three key areas of cooperation:

1. Digital inclusion
2. Digital policy
3. Emerging technologies

Within these areas, topics 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.

The Mexican Ministry of Economy (SE), the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ATDT) and BMDS regularly meet with stakeholders from business, academia and civil society to exchange on digital policy issues. This strategic relationship not only deepens bilateral ties but contributes significantly to addressing shared global challenges.

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