[3][4] In 1918, Lithuania obtained its independence after World War I and after 123 years as part of the Russian Empire.

In January 2002 President Valdas Adamkus became the first Lithuanian head-of-state to pay an official visit to Mexico and was accompanied by Foreign Minister Antanas Valionis.

[6] In June 2002, the first meeting of Lithuanian-Mexican bilateral political consultation was held in Vilnius, co-chaired by the Lithuanian Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Evaldas Ignatavičius, and Mexican Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, Miguel Marín.

[1] In 2004, Lithuanian President Arturas Paulauskas traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico to attend the 3rd European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean Summit.

[11] Lithuania's main exports to Mexico include: wheat, machinery and mechanical appliances, parts and accessories for motor vehicles, cheese and curd, peat, and wood.

Mexico's main exports to Lithuania include: turbojets and other gas turbines, electric boards and consoles, chemical based products, medical instruments, pepper, and fish.