Belize Strengthens Ties with Mexico

Last week, Prime Minister John Briceño travelled to Mexico City on an official visit aimed at strengthening the relationship between both countries. That same day, he chaired a meeting of COCESNA, the Central American Air Navigation Services Corporation, in his role as pro tempore chairman. The Prime Minister also took the opportunity to advocate for CEO Kennedy Carillo’s candidacy for a position on the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Board, a specialised agency of the United Nations.

The discussions covered a wide range of topics, including security, trade, and tourism in the border region. The future of the Tren Maya project, which aims to improve connectivity between Mexico and Central America, was another major point of conversation.

PM Briceño stated that President Claudia Sheinbaum and Mexico’s new Foreign Minister are committed to continued bilateral cooperation. Both countries also explored ways to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, with plans to form working groups to increase energy generation and transmission and expand the existing power purchase agreement to meet growing demand on both sides of the border. A key focus of the talks was the need for green energy development in both countries.

 

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