Today Mr. Emilio Goicoechea presented his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Mexican States to the Government of Canada, represented by Governor General Michaëlle Jean, in her position as representative of Queen Elizabeth II, Head of State of Canada.
Upon conclusion of the presentation ceremony, held at the Governor General's Official Residence, Rideau Hall, Ambassador Goicoechea conversed with the Governor General regarding the excellent state of relations between the two nations and the main challenges both countries will face in the 21st century.
Ambassador Goicoechea Luna thanked the Governor General for her prompt and warm reception of him, and emphasized the privileged standing Canada enjoys among Mexico's partners. The Ambassador also reiterated Mexico's interest in strengthening regional and bilateral cooperation through the Canada-Mexico Partnership (CMP) and the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP).
The Governor General in turn expressed to Mexico's new Ambassador the deep affection she feels toward Mexico, where she lived and learned Spanish, and which she has visited on numerous occasions.
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