Governor Abbott Attends Luncheon With Mexico State Officials And Governors
Governor Greg Abbott today attended a luncheon hosted by Mexico Secretary of Foreign Affairs Claudia Ruiz Massieu Salinas to discuss trade, economic development and the many ways Texas and Mexico can continue to strengthen their relationship.
“Today's meeting was an important first step on the trip by providing a platform to share ideas and ways in which Texas and Mexico can continue to build upon our relationship," said Governor Abbott. "Trade, energy and expanding economic opportunity were just a few of the areas in which both sides had productive discussions.
"I extend my gratitude to Mexico Secretary of Foreign Affairs Claudia Ruiz Massieu Salinas for hosting today's luncheon, and I look forward to continuing the dialogue and finding ways Texas and Mexico can further strengthen our bond."
The following officials attended the luncheon with Governor Abbott:
Claudia Ruíz Massieu Salinas, Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Eruviel Ávila, Governor of the State of Mexico, President of the National Conference of Governors
Rubén Moreira, Governor of Coahuila
Rafael Moreno Valle Rosas, Governor of Puebla
Manuel Russek, Secretary of Economy of Chihuahua
Carlos Pérez Verdía, Undersecretary for North America
Mauricio Ibarra, Director General of Special Affairs
Miguel Basañez, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States
Carlos González Gutiérrez, Consul General of Mexico in Austin.
Following today's luncheon, Governor Abbott will be attending a reception this evening with CEOs and business leaders across Mexico to discuss ways to promote and expand economic opportunity on both sides of the border. The reception will be hosted by hosted by Mexico Secretary of Foreign Affairs Claudia Ruiz Massieu Salinas.