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During a video broadcast in the Zócalo of Mexico City for the celebrations of the 200 years of the consummation of Mexican Independence , United States President Joe Biden assured that Mexico is his “closest friend” and he promised to “strengthen and expand” this relationship.
“The United States has no closer friend than Mexico and I look forward to all that our two nations will accomplish together in the years to come,” said Joe Biden.
In the presence of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and special guests, Joe Biden congratulated the Mexicans for “this transcendent anniversary “ and assured that the peoples of Mexico and the United States have always been” united by shared values ”and have learned that together they are” stronger ”.
“ My Government is committed to continue building on this foundation to strengthen and expand relations between our peoples so that they benefit us all ” , expressed.
In the video that was broadcast before starting the recreation and light show, Joe Biden highlighted that weeks ago Mexico and the United States relaunched the High Level Economic Dialogue and said he was proud of the recently appointed US ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar.
He affirmed that the personal history of this diplomat, who has Mexican origin, it is a test of “the depth and strength of the connections” between both countries.
During the event of the 200 years of independence , where could not be present the Secretary of State of Es United States, Antony Blinken , who canceled his invitation at the last minute, speeches were delivered in person by representatives of the Governments of France, India, Serbia , Russia and the Vatican.
With information from Efe.
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