In 1960, Mexico recognized Cyprus' independence from the United Kingdom.México y Chipre: ¿colaboración más estrecha? (in Spanish) On 21 February 1974, Cyprus and Mexico established diplomatic relations.Bilateral relations between Mexico and Cyprus (in Spanish) In 1981, Cyprus opened an embassy in Mexico City, its first in Latin America.SRE: Grecia In 1991, Mexico opened an honorary consulate in Nicosia.
