Statement from President Joe Biden on the Occasion of President Sheinbaum’s Inauguration in Mexico

Jill and I extend our heartfelt congratulations to President Claudia Sheinbaum on her inauguration. As a symbol of our respect and the friendship between our two nations, our First Lady is leading the Delegation to President Sheinbaum's inauguration, along with many senior leaders from my administration. Jill and I wish President Sheinbaum a joyful celebration and a very successful presidency, and we congratulate the people of Mexico on the historic inauguration of their first woman president.

Mexico and the United States are strong partners and close neighbors and we share deep political, economic, and cultural ties. The United States is committed to continuing to work with Mexico to deliver the democratic, prosperous, and secure future that the people of our two countries deserve.

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