Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente in Washington, D.C. to review progress following the first meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Security Implementation Group and to discuss further cooperation on security matters. The talks focused on efforts to dismantle foreign terrorist organizations involved in fentanyl and weapons trafficking that affect both countries.
The meeting also addressed border security, measures to stop illegal immigration, and strategies for promoting economic prosperity in the region.
According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, "Secretary Rubio emphasized that the United States views its partnership with Mexico as vital to addressing key challenges."
