Opening Remarks
Mr. Juan Rebolledo Gout
Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mexico
Mr. Rebolledo cited the increasingly positive changes in U.S.-Mexican cooperation, which now enable both nations to work together better because they understand each other better. This includes having the institutional channels to address our comprehensive fight against drugs. As he indicated, however, the bilateral strategy requires a balanced focus on different facets of drug problems. Essentially, he claimed, our two nations must have strict respect for each other's sovereignty and shared responsibility. We must also have a comprehensive approach, reciprocity of all actions, and efficient law enforcement in both countries.
Both nations work together better, because they understand each other better.
Mr. Rebolledo concluded by stressing the importance of making our efforts ongoing. It is also important, he said, to determine the impact and efficiency of our collaborative efforts in combating drug abuse from the standpoint of drug consumption as well as drug production.
