President Lee Jae-myung met with the leadership of the Mexican Senate on September 24, local time, to request legislative support for the implementation of follow-up measures from the Korea-Mexico summit and the development of the two countries' strategic partnership.
During his state visit to Mexico, President Lee held discussions with Senate President Eugenio Martínez Miranda and representatives from six legislative groups.
Prior to the meeting, the Mexican Congress hosted a welcoming event for President Lee. Senate President Martínez expressed hope that the visit would serve as a significant opportunity to further develop the strategic partnership between Korea and Mexico.
President Lee acknowledged the Mexican Senate's role in advancing democracy and federalism in Mexico, highlighting its over 200-year history.
He noted that the recent summit expanded cooperation between the two nations into future-oriented areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital technology, aerospace, and advanced defense technology. He urged the Mexican Congress to maintain its interest and support to ensure these collaborations yield tangible results.
Earlier, President Lee and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum adopted a '2026-2030 Korea-Mexico Joint Action Plan' during their summit, agreeing to broaden cooperation in economic and industrial sectors as well as in AI, digital technology, aerospace, and defense.
Senate President Martínez expressed gratitude for President Lee's visit to the Senate and his engagement with key legislative leaders.
He affirmed the Mexican Senate's commitment to enhancing practical cooperation between Korea and Mexico, which have achieved economic development alongside democratic progress.
Cultural and human exchanges between the two nations were also discussed. Mexican senators noted the rising popularity of K-pop and K-dramas in Mexico, stating that Korea has become the most desired Asian country for Mexican youth to visit. They also highlighted the growing popularity of Korean companies and products in Mexico.
In response, President Lee remarked that despite the geographical distance, both nations share a love for spicy food and music, fostering a psychological closeness between their peoples. He expressed hope that Mexican senators would consider Korea a close partner and visit frequently, urging the Senate to play a role in expanding practical exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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