The closeness between the United States and Mexico is more than just a relationship between two governments.

The closeness between the United States and Mexico is more than just a relationship between two governments.

There are a great number of Mexicans who live every day worried about the lack of employment and opportunities. Those conditions also damage the image of Mexico abroad, and that is the Mexico that must be transformed.

I will maintain the presence of a Mexican Army, and the Navy and police in the states of the Mexican Republic, where the problem of crime has increased.

For the Mexican people, for the Mexican government, the very good relationship with the United States of America is, of course, essential.

We must fight inequality and poverty if we want to re-establish peace and security. Seven million Mexicans live in extreme poverty, which is why I have launched a crusade against hunger. We also have to improve our educational system and stimulate economic growth.

I confirm that Mexico and the United States will continue to reinforce the links of cooperation and mutual respect.