The dialogue served to review key issues in bilateral relations and to discuss the upcoming summit
in the city of Los Angeles, California, in June. (Photo: elsiglodeddurango.com.mx)
MEXICO CITY, April 29 (RHC) – The Presidents of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and the United States, Joe Biden, reaffirmed their vision of development and the Americas Summit in a telephone conversation that took place this Friday, reports in an official statement.
The text of the Mexican Presidency indicates that the dialogue served to review key issues in bilateral relations and to discuss the summit that will take place in June in the city of Los Angeles, California.
López Obrador confirmed that Mexico will take part in this event and suggested that all countries of America receive an invitation, without excluding anyone.
They agreed that both countries will work together internally in the coming days to move forward on the main issues to be discussed at the Americas Summit.
During the call, both leaders reviewed progress on bilateral cooperation for the development of Central America and the southern Mexican territory to address the root causes of migration, the statement added.
notes that leaders stressed the importance of working with other countries in the region to ensure safe and sustainable livelihoods for their respective citizens and migrants, including creating jobs in Central America and efforts to expand legal Routes for migrants and refugees.
They also pledged to advance these efforts with key regional partners and in multilateral fora towards a strong new statement on migration and protection.
In addition, they highlighted progress in strengthening North American supply chains and modernizing the shared border to further develop agricultural and commercial activities.
The Presidents discussed ongoing collaborative efforts to accelerate the development and implementation of key infrastructure projects on both sides of the 3,152-kilometer border.
They agreed that fighting corruption is a priority to increase North America’s potential and agreed to continue working together on this issue.
They also cited development efforts in Mexico’s Tehuantepec Isthmus and significant ongoing investments to create a transoceanic corridor that will improve supply chains for North America. (Source:PL)