The Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Juan Ramon de la Fuente, met with the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, in Washington, DC in a meeting focused on key issues of the bilateral relationship, especially security.

His visit served to consolidate the "Border Security and Law Enforcement Cooperation Program," a bilateral strategy focused on strengthening coordination on issues such as narcotrafficking, organized crime, drug trafficking, and irregular migration.

During the meeting, the progress of the Border Security and Law Enforcement Cooperation Program between Mexico and the United States was reviewed, established last month by both governments based on the fundamental principles of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, shared responsibility, mutual trust, and coordinated collaboration, without subordination.

Secretary de la Fuente described the meeting with Secretary Rubio as very productive, "So we are going to continue this good cooperation that occurs within the framework of unrestricted respect for our sovereignty, our territorial integrity, and with a good spirit to continue coordinating and continue overcoming challenges. The two countries are cooperating to advance shared goals, including "dismantling foreign terrorist organizations that threaten to traffic fentanyl and weapons," the department said in a statement. The department also noted that the two "discussed improving border security, ending illegal immigration, and promoting economic prosperity."