Mexico and Japan decide to advance bilateral economic and energy cooperation

The Mexican Foreign Minister, Roberto Velasco, and his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, met in Tokyo this Friday and decided to advance bilateral trade and energy cooperation.

Following the discussion, Motegi told the media that both nations intend to meet for the first time in early 2027 as part of their High-Level Economic Dialog.

During a trip to Mexico in August, the Japanese minister introduced the mechanism, which aims to boost bilateral trade.

“Likewise, we confirm that we will continue and strengthen our cooperation in the energy sector, including oil,” Motegi highlighted after the meeting.

Velasco said that his two meetings with Motegi show that Japan and Mexico are seeking “a renewed framework in the political, economic and cooperation spheres.”

Apart from the Economic Dialog, both officials discussed their collaborative plan to tackle the Caribbean Sea sargassum. This issue and commemorated the advancements made by the Working Group to improve bilateral tie. Which was revealed during Motegi’s summer visit.

«With this we fulfill the commitment of the (Mexican) President Claudia Sheinbaum and the (Japanese) Prime Minister Sanae Takachi to lead this relationship on a fixed course. This towards a more dynamic and broader agenda in the face of the challenges of the international context,» said the chancellor.

Velasco landed in Tokyo on Friday for a three-day tour that will include meetings with Mexican scientists. And in Japan as well as executives of Japanese businesses.

Following that, the Mexican Foreign Minister intends to go to Shenzhen, China, to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC). Which is scheduled for December 18 and 19, alongside President Sheinbaum.