[5] Mexico and Austria established diplomatic relations on 30 July 1842 via the Treaty of Friendship, Navigation and Commerce.

[6] Relations between the two countries were strained when, in December of 1861, Napoleon III successfully invaded Mexico under the pretext of recovering unpaid debts.

However, Napoleon really intended to extend France's influence in the region by establishing a French client state.

Prior to this, Mexico had maintained relations with Slovakia's predecessor, Czechoslovakia, since 1922, with a short respite during World War 2.

However, in 1996 Mexico accredited relations to Slovakia via its embassy in Vienna due to its close proximity to the Slovak capital of Bratislava.

The permanent representative is responsible for promoting the collaboration and interests of Mexico within United Nations organizations based in Vienna.