Kamala Harris congratulates Claudia Sheinbaum on her inauguration
Kamala Harris congratulates Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic inauguration as President of Mexico, highlighting cooperation.
2024-10-04T15:00:18+00:00- Kamala Harris congratulates Sheinbaum.
- Biden celebrates historic inauguration.
- Jill Biden highlights excitement in Mexico.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris congratulated Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic inauguration as Mexico’s president, which took place on October 1.
Sheinbaum became the first woman to hold the country’s highest office, a milestone that Harris described as «historic» and significant for the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
In a message posted on the social network X, Harris expressed her desire to strengthen cooperation with Mexico on key issues.
«Congratulations to President Sheinbaum of Mexico on her historic inauguration.
Kamala Harris highlighted bilateral cooperation on security, prosperity, and migration
«I look forward to strengthening cooperation on shared security and prosperity between our two countries.»
«From addressing irregular migration to strengthening our economic ties and clean energy efforts.»
U.S. President Joe Biden also joined in the congratulations alongside his wife, Jill Biden.
Through a message shared by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico, Biden emphasized the respect and friendship between the two nations.
«Jill and I extend our most sincere congratulations to President Claudia Sheinbaum on her inauguration.
Our First Lady leads the delegation to the inauguration as a symbol of our closeness,» stated the president.
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Jill Biden, who attended the ceremony as the U.S. representative, also offered a message highlighting the excitement she felt in Mexico during her visit.
«From the moment we landed, you could feel the buzz of excitement to witness the inauguration of Mexico’s first woman president,» she said.
The advancement of women and the Mexico-U.S. relationship
For the U.S. First Lady, the event symbolizes an important step forward for women in global politics.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, hosted a special event where the strong relationship between the two countries was emphasized.
Jill Biden underscored the importance of this connection, stating that historical moments like Claudia Sheinbaum’s inauguration strengthen the bond between the two nations.
«I am honored to be here to celebrate the strength of our relationship in such meaningful moments,» she added.
This milestone marks a new chapter in Mexico’s history and in its international relations with the U.S., as both countries aim to work together to face common challenges and strengthen their ties.