Mexico's Foreign Minister, Roberto Velasco, received the U.S. Ambassador, Ronald Johnson, this week at the headquarters of the Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE). During the meeting, they discussed shared priorities and reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. In a social media post on Saturday, the SRE stated that it met with Johnson this week "to talk about the various topics on the shared agenda." In this context, the agency added that they "reiterated the mutual commitment to continue strengthening cooperation and collaboration, based on the principles that guide the bilateral relationship, to generate well-being and prosperity on both sides of the border." This week, Secretary Roberto Velasco received at the SRE the U.S. Ambassador, Ronald Johnson, to discuss the different topics on the shared agenda. In this context, they reiterated their mutual commitment to continue strengthening this historic cooperation and ensuring it continues to yield results for the benefit of both nations. Johnson congratulated Velasco on his appointment and wished him success in his role, "as we continue to advance this relationship under the leadership of Donald Trump and President Claudia Sheinbaum." Velasco outlines work agenda after appointment as Foreign Minister. Mexico's Senate ratified Roberto Velasco as the country's new Foreign Minister on Wednesday, following the proposal by Head of State Sheinbaum. With 81 votes in favor and 30 against, the upper chamber approved that Velasco, 38, take the helm of the SRE, following the resignation of Juan Ramón de la Fuente a week ago for health reasons. During his appearance before the Senate, Velasco stated that he will not concede on matters of sovereignty with respect to the United States, will seek to regulate migratory flows, and will support the review of the USMCA, in a context of trade and migratory tension with Washington. Velasco outlined a foreign policy based on "cooperation without subordination," with an emphasis on security, regional integration, and trade, as well as strengthening ties with Canada, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific, and Cuba. Additionally, he maintained the stance of rejecting the report from the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances on this crime in Mexico, considering that it does not occur in the country and did not take into account the new strategy of the current administration. The new Foreign Minister, 38-year-old Velasco, assumed the position thanks to his experience in managing the diplomatic agenda of the region, following his performance as Undersecretary for North America at the SRE.
