STATE VISIT TO THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES - Joint statement with the President

The State visit to the United Mexican States ends on December 9, 2009.

During his statement to the press, His Excellency Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, President of the United Mexican States, explained the important friendship that binds Canada and Mexico.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, met today with His Excellency Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, President of the United Mexican States.

The Governor General highlighted how important Mexico is to Canada in addition to being an indispensable economic partner:

“On the occasion of this State visit, we celebrate the friendship between our two people, but also the co-operation and relationships that exist between our democratic and academic institutions, and our civil organizations. President Calderón and I discussed the importance of strengthening our ties and of working together to better protect the security of our countries and the entire continent.”