On October 11, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held two separate calls with Mexican defense officials. He spoke with General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, the Secretary of National Defense, and Admiral Raymundo Morales Ángeles, the Secretary of the Navy.
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder stated that during these calls, Secretary Austin extended his congratulations to both counterparts on their recent appointments. The discussions emphasized the significance of the U.S.-Mexico defense relationship for regional security and highlighted the trilateral partnership with Canada.
Maj. Gen. Ryder provided this readout: "Secretary Austin relayed his congratulations to both counterparts on their recent appointments."
The conversations reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation between neighboring countries in matters of defense and security.
