SINGAPORE: Singapore will open an embassy in Mexico in 2026 in view of “deepening ties” between the two countries, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Monday (Dec 1).
“This is a significant milestone, as it will be Singapore’s first embassy in the Spanish-speaking world, and only our second in Latin America,” said Mr Tharman, who announced the move during his first state visit to Mexico. He will be there until Wednesday.
“Our decision reflects Singapore’s confidence in Mexico’s future, and will allow us to engage with Mexico’s leaders, officials and the business and cultural community more actively and deeply,” Mr Tharman added.
Mr Tharman was speaking at a joint press conference with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum following a meeting between the two leaders in Mexico City.
Ms Sheinbaum said that the embassy would be the 87th in Mexico and reflected the growing international interest in the country.
