With 11 votes in favor and two against – from the PAN – the First Commission of the Permanente ratified the appointment of Esteban Moctezuma Barragán as ambassador of Mexico to the European Union, the Kingdom of Belgium and the Duchy of Luxembourg.
During his appearance, the former ambassador to the United States assured that he will serve the country above any interest. He stressed that the priority is to increase commercial exchange and intensify diplomatic, cultural and political cooperation with the region, in the face of global geopolitical reconfiguration.
“If this sovereignty pleases to ratify me, I will assume a single assignment: to represent Mexico in Europe at the most decisive moment of our relationship in a quarter of a century, with preparation, institutional loyalty, imagination, humility and verifiable results,” he stated.
He highlighted that the signing of the modernized global agreement between Mexico and the EU, on May 22, reflects the commitment of President Claudia Sheinbaum to diversify relations with other regions in the face of a changing international system.
Four pillars of your work plan
The first pillar is political dialogue: if ratified by the Permanente plenary session, it will immediately travel to Strasbourg for the European Parliament’s vote on the global agreement.
The second pillar is the economy. “We must translate the agreement into investment and employment. Two-way promotion with mirror actions, trade missions and fairs. Special attention will be given to strategic sectors,” he explained.
The third pillar is cooperation; The fourth covers consular, cultural and human rights.
