01.25.23

Durbin Meets With U.S Ambassador To Mexico, Ken Salazar

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar to discuss U.S.-Mexico relations following President Biden’s visit to Mexico as part of the North American Leaders Summit.  They also discussed ongoing bilateral efforts to address migration and cross-border drug and weapons trafficking.

“Ambassador Salazar understands the dynamic relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, ”said Durbin.  “We share many common interests with our neighbor to the south and it is in our interest to see Mexico thrive as a stable democratic voice in the region.  I always enjoy meeting with Ambassador Salazar, my friend and former colleague, and look forward to our future conversations.” 

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