Press Releases: Secretary Tillerson’s Call with Mexican Foreign Secretary
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Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
September 11, 2017
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:
Secretary Tillerson spoke by telephone this evening with Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray. The Secretary offered his condolences for the loss of life and the devastation caused by the earthquake in Mexico and from Hurricane Katia. The Secretary emphasized to Foreign Secretary Videgaray that the U.S. government stands ready to assist our neighbors in Mexico during this difficult time. They also discussed other issues of bilateral and regional importance, including Central America, Venezuela, and combatting transnational criminal organizations.