Today, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in a conversation with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente to emphasize the United States' commitment to enhancing security cooperation between the two nations. This call marked Deputy Secretary Landau's first official engagement following his swearing-in on March 25.
During their discussion, they focused on ongoing collaborative efforts to secure borders, dismantle cartels, and halt the flow of illicit drugs, firearms, and illegal immigration. Foreign Secretary de la Fuente highlighted Mexico's resolve to address security challenges and collaborate with the United States. The dialogue also included talks on strengthening commercial ties and exploring investment opportunities.
Deputy Secretary Landau, who previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico from 2019 to 2021, underscored the importance of the U.S.-Mexico relationship and its significant impact on communities across both sides of the border. He acknowledged Mexico's enhanced measures against illegal immigration by accommodating more deportation flights and repatriating a greater number of illegal immigrants to their home countries.
