Key Meetings at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
During the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Canada, Mexico’s Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Canada, India, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. The focus was on strengthening economic ties, cooperation, and multilateral diplomacy.
Canada: T-MEC Review and Plan de Acción México–Canadá
The meeting with Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, was particularly significant. Both governments declared readiness for the T-MEC review in 2026 and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Mexico-Canada Action Plan, agreed upon by their leaders months prior.
- Key Points Discussed:
- Cooperation in agriculture
- Port connectivity
- Strengthening labor mechanisms
- Notable Achievements:
- Mexico’s Secretary of Labor and Social Security signed a memorandum of understanding with Canada’s Labor Ministry, providing greater certainty for Mexican agricultural workers.
- Agreement on Canadian mining companies operating under the environmental standards agreed upon between the two countries, aligning with their shared commitment to sustainable development.
India: Continuing Joint Projects in AI and Pharmaceutical Production
De la Fuente met with India’s Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, to continue joint projects in artificial intelligence and pharmaceutical production. They discussed potential investments for manufacturing vaccines and medications in Mexico.
- Key Agreements:
- Jaishankar confirmed his visit to Mexico early next year and the Raisina Dialogue in April 2026 in Mérida, Yucatán.
South Korea: Emphasizing APEC Relevance and Economic Diversification
During his meeting with South Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cho Hyun, both emphasized the importance of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, where Mexico will assume the presidency in 2028. They highlighted trade and investment opportunities within Mexico’s Plan México, aiming to diversify the country’s economic relationships.
United Kingdom: Strengthening Trade Links and Renewing Multilateral Reform
In his discussion with the UK’s Minister for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Yvette Cooper, they focused on strengthening trade links, cooperation in renewable energy, and the need to reform the multilateral system—especially the United Nations—in response to current global challenges.
