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by Alimat Aliyeva

Mexico is set to hold high-level talks with the United States this week aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on key issues, including border security, law enforcement, and migration, according to Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

Velasco announced on Tuesday that security working groups from both countries will meet on Friday in Mexico City. The discussions are expected to focus on improving border security measures, combating fentanyl trafficking, and disrupting illicit financial networks linked to organized crime.

He also noted that he held a phone conversation on Monday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to coordinate a forthcoming face-to-face meeting. The planned dialogue is intended to further reinforce cooperation on major bilateral issues, including the review and implementation of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).

In recent months, Mexico and the United States have intensified diplomatic engagement through a series of meetings addressing migration flows, cross-border crime, and drug trafficking. These topics remain central to the bilateral relationship, particularly amid ongoing concerns over synthetic opioids like fentanyl.

An interesting development is the growing use of cross-border intelligence-sharing technologies, including real-time data systems and AI-assisted monitoring tools, which are increasingly being discussed as a way to improve coordination between security agencies on both sides of the border.

Observers note that while cooperation between Mexico and the United States has strengthened in recent years, long-term progress will likely depend on balancing strict security measures with humane migration policies and economic cooperation under the USMCA framework.