Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Mexico’s Foreign Secretary-designate Juan Ramón de la Fuente today to congratulate him on his appointment.

Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Mexico relationship and expressed commitment to working closely with President-elect Sheinbaum’s administration as equal partners to advance the values and interests of both countries. The Secretary and Foreign Secretary-designate de la Fuente discussed their enduring partnership across a range of shared interests, including irregular migration, the threat of fentanyl, economic prosperity, climate change, and renewable energy.

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: "Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Mexico relationship and our commitment to work closely with President-elect Sheinbaum’s administration as equal partners to advance the values and interests of both our countries."