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Mexico and Japan Hold High-Level Talks to Deepen Trade Ties

Officials framed the talks as an opening to expand trade under existing bilateral frameworks.

Overview

  • Mexico's Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente met Japan's State Minister Iwao Horii in Mexico City to discuss trade, investment and development cooperation, with Deputy Minister María Teresa Mercado and Ambassador Kozo Honsei attending.
  • The Foreign Ministry said both delegations view the current international context as favorable for strengthening the relationship and increasing commercial exchange.
  • De la Fuente underscored alignment with Japan on multilateral priorities such as disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation.
  • No new agreements were announced, and officials described the dialogue as part of ongoing work under mechanisms like the MexicoJapan Economic Partnership Agreement.
  • Horii also met Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, who said they reviewed the bilateral economic outlook, USMCA perspectives and the strategic partnership.