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.

Mexico and the USA are friends, partners and allies and should continue to work together for competivity and development across North America.

The relationship between the United States and Mexico goes over and beyond the relationship between two governments. This is a relationship that has been built as of two peoples who have a common life, or millions of people who have their everyday lives in both nations; a relationship that undoubtedly involves millions of inhabitants of both countries.

We`re not in agreement on all topics. I had a conversation with Mr. [Donald] Trump that was open and constructive.

After Iguala, Mexico has to change.

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

For Mexicans, for Americans, we are all united by 3,000 kilometers of border, with neighboring states - ten neighbors states, and with population over 15 million inhabitants. And their well-being depends on the well-being of their neighbors.