By The Opinion
The designated foreign minister of Mexico, Robert Velascoassured this Wednesday before the Senate that will not give up sovereignty to the United States, will seek to order migration and will support the review of the trade agreement between Mexico, the US and Canada (T-MEC)in a context of growing regional pressure.
Velasco appeared before the Upper House, after having been proposed by the Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, as the next chancellor, following the resignation of Juan Ramón de la Fuente as head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE).
During his message, hours before the vote for his confirmation in the Senate, The official outlined the principles that will mark his managementfocused on a foreign policy aimed at the defense of sovereignty, economic development and the construction of international alliances based on mutual benefit.
In particular, he stressed that the relationship with the United States will be based on the principles of “cooperation without subordination.”
“We cooperate from the defense of our interests, not from the negotiation of sovereignty”held.
In immigration matters, he proposed a regional strategy based on orderly and safe mobility.
“Our purpose is to collaborate with all the countries involved to find solutions that promote development and promote orderly, safe and normal mobility, with full respect for human rights,” he noted.
Regarding the T-MEC, he highlighted that it is the most relevant trade agreement for the country, and stated that Mexico will support its review process “guaranteeing that it continues to be an engine of development and growth for our country.”
Furthermore, he pointed out the importance of strengthening security cooperation with the United Statesincluding actions against drug and weapons trafficking.
Likewise, he stressed the relevance of the bilateral relationship with Canada and defended an active foreign policy towards Latin America and the Caribbean, based on regional integration and development cooperation.
Finally, he maintained that Mexico will continue to support Cuba, “in line with Mexican constitutional principles” and “for mutual benefit and the stability and well-being of the region.”.
He also stated that Mexico will seek to redouble efforts in Asia-Pacific to expand ties in trade, investment and cooperation.
Velasco, 38, current undersecretary for North America, will take over as chancellor after ratification by the Senate, which is expected to face no problems with the ruling legislative majority EFE
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