The Egyptian-Mexican diplomatic relations were established in late 1950s. Since then, relations between the two countries have been progressing in the different fields.

Egypt and Mexico played host to the African-Latin dialogue forums in Cairo and Mexico since early 1980s.

Mexico took part in the G-15 meeting in Cairo on May 12-13, 1998.

The two countries have been working with the Middle East and Latin American countries to join the non-proliferation treaty and combat poverty.