Mexico Foreign Minister Meets US Officials on Bilateral Agenda

Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco concluded a working visit to Washington, D.C., where he engaged with key U.S. officials to advance bilateral priorities.

During his meetings, Velasco, accompanied by Ambassador Roberto Lazzeri, met with U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson and discussed various aspects of the bilateral agenda. He also held discussions with Undersecretary of Homeland Security Troy Edgar.

A significant portion of the discussions focused on collaboration in areas such as innovation, emerging technologies, the protection of Mexican citizens abroad, and human mobility. Velasco specifically met with the Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs, Jacob Helberg, to explore opportunities in innovation, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and supply chains.

Velasco underscored Mexico's commitment to addressing the issue of Mexican nationals' deaths and preventing future occurrences. Discussions also included bilateral cooperation on managing migratory flows. He reiterated that Mexico's cooperation with the United States is based on mutual respect for sovereignty, shared responsibility, and trust, without subordination.

Earlier, Velasco had met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reviewing progress on security matters, including joint efforts against drug and arms trafficking and transnational organized crime. This cooperation framework was highlighted as having yielded significant results in the region. The dialogue also addressed the respect for the human rights of Mexican migrants in the United States.