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

Today, our planet demands a more effective, efficient, transparent and representative United Nations; a UN where all societies of the world have greater participation. The UN must then, dare to change in order to improve. In Mexico, we firmly believe that the UN has all the powers to be more daring and to renovate itself.

Important reserves of natural resources, like petroleum and precious metals, are the bulwarks for laying the foundations for the future.

Undoubtedly, for Mexico, it is very important for the United States to do well and for the United States to have a strong economy. And for the United States it's also very convenient for the Mexican economy to also do well.

There has maybe been a poor - a misunderstanding or statements that have maybe hurt, unfortunately. The Mexicans have felt offended by what has been said [by Donald Trump]. But I am certain that his genuine interest is in building a relationship that will provide our mutual societies improved wellbeing.

My government will continue mounting a real fight against the trafficking of marijuana and all other drugs.

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