The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Roberto Velasco Álvarez, Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs, while at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss bilateral cooperation, regional security and shared priorities.
Minister Anand welcomed the progress made during the first year of the Canada-Mexico Action Plan and said she looks forward to welcoming Mexico to Canada for the annual meeting under the Canada-Mexico Comprehensive Strategic Partnership at the end of November. She also highlighted opportunities to deepen energy and commercial cooperation.
Minister Anand and Secretary Velasco agreed that the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti presents a significant opportunity to improve security conditions on the ground.
The two leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between Canada and Mexico and committed to continued collaboration on shared bilateral, regional and global priorities.
