Encuentro bilateral México-Corea, mensaje a medios de comunicación. Palacio Nacional

From the National Palace, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and her counterpart from the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, announced the signing of 17 memoranda of understanding on economic and financial cooperation; development, academic mobility, culture, tourism, science and technology; intellectual property, agriculture, and security, among other areas. “With these agreements, we seek to transform this shared agenda into concrete actions that will generate benefits for the people of Mexico and Korea.” In a message to the media, the President stated that this official visit strengthens 64 years of friendship between the two nations. “We agree with President Lee on the objective of greater economic integration between our countries that will generate shared prosperity and benefits for our people.” She explained that the bilateral meeting was very productive and cordial, in the company of a large government and business delegation; Mexico and Korea maintain a strategic partnership based on shared values ​​and interests. “The priorities defined and the agreements reached were formalized in the Mexico-Korea Action Plan 2026-2030, which will serve as the roadmap for our relationship over the next four years and will ensure the continuity of bilateral work in various areas.” In the Treasury Room, the head of the federal government noted that the agreements promote productive investments and facilitate the participation of Mexican micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the supply chains of Korean industries within the Mexico Plan. She emphasized that the meeting addressed the potential of both countries in electromobility, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, science, and higher education. “Korea’s technological leadership, together with Mexico’s industrial capabilities, talent, and geographic location, offer us the opportunity to build new alliances.” Regarding the international agenda, she mentioned that Mexico and Korea agreed on the importance of multilateralism, international law, the peaceful settlement of disputes, and the sovereignty of states. This collaboration, she said, continues with an eye toward 2028, the year Korea assumes the G20 presidency and Mexico hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. President Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico is Korea's main trading partner in Latin America. In 2025, bilateral trade reached $27 billion; Korean investment since 2006 totals $11.5 billion through 2,000 companies. She highlighted the cultural ties that unite our societies: the enthusiasm of Mexican youth for K-pop and Korean cuisine demonstrates the growing closeness between our peoples. She announced the possibility of establishing a Mexican Cultural Institute in the Republic of Korea and a K-pop Cultural Center in Mexico, which would encompass music, as well as artistic and cultural activities. She mentioned the visit of the group Stray Kids to our country tomorrow, September 25, and BTS, who will come in 2027. The President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, stated that both countries will conclude negotiations for the revision of the agreement on the promotion and reciprocal protection of investments. -- Mexico and Korea sign memoranda of understanding on cooperation and development: President Sheinbaum https://csp.presidenta.gob.mx/mexico-...