PROFILE

Ambassador of Mexico to Japan since June 2019.
Previously, she served as Ambassador of Mexico in India (2015-2019) and Indonesia (2007-2015).
A professional public servant who has served in Mexico’s public and private sectors for 40 years. The main themes of her work are embracing political and developmental objectives that address issues relating to poverty, identity, tolerance, marginalized and ethnically-differentiated communities. In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she has worked in areas that promote the inclusion of different stakeholders in international affairs; the development of the Ministry’s relationship with civil society at home and abroad; and with issues relating to the Mexican diaspora’s rights in their countries of reception.
Melba Pria was born in Mexico City, holds a Bachelor Degree in Sociology, two Masters Degrees in Public Policy and International Studies and a Post Graduate in National Security and Strategic Studies. She has studied both in Mexico and abroad.
She has published books and publications on issues of diversity and public policy.