Biden stressed the importance of the United States-Mexico bilateral relationship in opening remarks in the Roosevelt Room, where he and other White House aides interacted with López Obrador and other Mexican officials via a large monitor.
“The United States and Mexico are stronger when we stand together,” Biden said. “There is a long and complicated history between our nations that haven’t always been perfect neighbors with one another, but we have seen over and over again the power and purpose when we cooperate. And we’re safer when we work together, whether it’s addressing the challenges of our shared border or getting this pandemic under control.”