General Gregory M. Guillot, the Commander of US Northern Command, and General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, Secretary of National Defense of Mexico, recently convened to discuss border security cooperation between Mexico and the United States. Their meeting led to the creation and signing of a Joint Statement of Understanding focused on cooperative activities along the border.

The agreement includes plans for coordinated patrols on each side of the border, enhanced information sharing, and methods for immediate communication. The accord stresses that both nations will respect each other's sovereignty.

The two leaders anticipate that this agreement will facilitate further discussions and coordination at various levels to ensure mutual border security.