Speech
given by HM The Queen at the Inward State Visit by His Excellency Señor Enrique
Peña Nieto, President of the United Mexican States
Mr. President, Prince Philip and
I are delighted to welcome you and Señora Rivera this evening.
The United Kingdom and Mexico
have enjoyed a long and enduring friendship. We remain proud to have been the
first European country to recognise Mexican Independence where ties of family,
friendship, commerce and international cooperation link us in so many ways.
Prince Philip and I have fond
memories of our visits to Mexico in 1975 and 1983 and we were delighted that,
only a few months ago, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall enjoyed
such an unforgettable visit to your country.
What gives me particular
pleasure, Mr. President, is that your visit comes in the early months of a very
special year: The Dual Years of the United Kingdom in Mexico and of Mexico in
the United Kingdom.
The programme of events planned
is a fitting celebration of the vibrant relationship between our two countries.
Perhaps more importantly, it is an opportunity to look to the future and think
what more we can achieve together. As we have seen many times, when the
dynamism and creativity of our two countries are combined, whether that be in
business, science, education, sport or culture, the results are extraordinary.
The influence that our two rich
cultures have on each other is significant and growing. More of our people are
visiting, working and studying in each other’s countries than ever before. This
Dual Year will bring many moments of collaboration: the English National Ballet
in Mexico City, and the treasures of Mayan civilisation on show in the World
Museum in Liverpool, to name just two.
The relationship between our
business communities is similarly very positive and I am confident, Mr.
President, that your visit will serve to strengthen those further. The economic
reforms you have introduced to the Mexican economy have been bold and
impressive and the United Kingdom stands ready to work together with Mexico in
the implementation of those reforms, strengthening the foundations of the
partnership in the interests of the prosperity of both societies.
I am glad you will visit
Aberdeen, to see the city’s concentration of experience and expertise gained
from nearly half a century of development in the North Sea. This will also be
an opportunity to build on the valuable discussions The Prince of Wales held in
Campeche (kahm-PE-che) about the sustainable development of energy resources.
Our partnership is based on a
remarkable similarity of views and values. It is this shared outlook which has
made us natural partners on many pressing issues in today’s international
agenda.
It was greatly appreciated, Mr.
President, that, not long after taking office, you joined G8 Leaders to discuss
an approach to promoting sustainable growth and economic development. In a
rapidly-changing world, honest and supportive friendships make us more
resilient and better able to address common challenges.
Mr. President, your visit in this
special year is most welcome. I am confident that it will strengthen the warm
friendship between our two countries.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I ask you to rise and drink a toast to the President and Señora Rivera and to the people of Mexico. |
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