Traditionally, the Government of Mexico has sought to maintain its interests abroad and project its influence largely through moral persuasion. In particular, Mexico champions the principles of nonintervention and self-determination. In its efforts to revitalize its economy and open up to international competition, Mexico has sought closer relations with the U.S., western Europe, and the Pacific Basin. While the United States and Mexico are often in agreement on foreign policy issues, some differences remain – in particular, relations with Cuba.
Mexico is currently the country with most free-trade agreements in the world. The free-trade agreements in force are (ordered by date):
* NAFTA (North American Free-Trade Agreement) (1994): Canada and the United States of America.
* Colombia and Venezuela, also called G-3 Free-Trade Agreement (1995)
* Costa Rica Free-Trade Agreement (1995)
* Bolivia Free-Trade Agreement (1995)
* Nicaragua Free-Trade Agreement (1998)
* Chile Free-Trade Agreement (1999)
* EU (European Union) Free-Trade Agreement (2000)
* Israel Free-Trade Agreement (2000)
* Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, also called TN Free Trade Agreement (2001)
* Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, also called AELC (Asociación Europea de Libre Comercio) Free-Trade Agreement (2001)
* Uruguay Free-Trade Agreement (2004)
* Japan Free-Trade Agreement (2005)
* Mercosur Free-Trade Agreement (Pendant Ratification)
