Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente attended the G7 ministerial meeting in Niagara, Canada, stressing the need for regional cooperation to combat illicit maritime activities. He emphasized that such efforts must be guided by the law of the sea and Mexico's constitutional principles. The gathering involves ministers from member countries and invitees like Mexico.
Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Mexico's Foreign Secretary, spoke this morning at the G7 ministerial meeting held in Niagara, Canada. In his address, he highlighted that successfully consolidating maritime connectivity requires strengthening regional cooperation through capacity building and legal frameworks grounded in international law. This approach ensures state sovereignty while promoting international collaboration.
De la Fuente stressed that collective efforts to combat illicit maritime activities must be guided by the law of the sea. He recalled that Mexico's stance is rooted in its constitutional foreign policy principles, which prioritize dialogue and peaceful dispute resolution as means to settle differences. The Foreign Ministry stated that this position reinforces Mexico's commitment, as defending sovereignty is not at odds with international collaboration.
The foreign secretary was accompanied by Roberto Velasco, undersecretary for North America. The summit brings together foreign ministers from Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, and the United States, with invitees including South Africa, Australia, Brazil, India, Mexico, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. Canadian Foreign Minister and host Anita Anand emphasized the importance of multilateral dialogue in a volatile environment, though she refrained from promising concrete progress on issues like Ukraine.
These remarks come amid regional tensions, including U.S. actions against suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific.