On July 13, Secretary Pompeo traveled to Mexico City, Mexico to meet with President Enrique Pena Nieto, Foreign Secretary Videgaray and President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Secretary Pompeo reaffirmed the U.S. partnership with Mexico to combat transnational criminal organizations and the opioid epidemic. He discussed efforts to enhance trade, curb irregular migration, and manage our shared border.
The Secretary discussed continued U.S.-Mexico cooperation with the Pena Nieto administration throughout the transition. The United States looks forward to working closely with President-elect Lopez Obrador to continue strengthening the U.S.-Mexico relationship after the new administration takes office on December 1.
Mike Pompeo
July 13, 2018