Representative Javier López Casarín (PVEM), president of the Mexico-Great Britain and Northern Ireland Friendship Group, and the UK ambassador, Jon Benjamin, highlighted the results of the Chevening Scholarship, 40 years after its creation.

In a statement, they pointed out that, 200 years after diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United Kingdom were established, relations between the two countries enjoy vitality and are strengthening day by day.

The legislator highlighted the efforts made by public institutions and the private sector in supporting development, as well as in addressing major global challenges.

“Creating a space for reflection on issues in the national and international scope, such as this Friendship Group, not only strengthens parliamentary relations, but also allows the exchange of invaluable experiences regarding the political, economic and social aspects of each country, which in turn facilitating the achievement of common goals in bilateral relations,” he said.

The British Ambassador to Mexico emphasized that, in dealing with the critical challenges facing Mexico and the UK in the global context, joint action and unity between the two countries is necessary; and reaffirms the UK’s commitment to continue collaborating in the fields of education, climate change, human rights and digital transformation, among other aspects.

Mexico’s Ambassador to the UK, Josefa González Blanco, highlighted the vitality of the relationship, manifested in increased commercial flows, as well as cultural and educational exchanges that have consolidated in recent years.

On the other hand, López Casarín reported on the holding of the “Bicentenary of Mexico-United Kingdom Diplomatic Relations” forum, where Ricardo Solano, Head of Political Affairs of the British embassy in the country, commented that 200 years of sharing stories, Collaboration and friendship between the two countries is reflected in how communities nurture and influence each other through cultural exchange, economic collaboration, and mutual understanding.

At the table of the first dialogue “Opportunities for cooperation in science, technology and innovation for regional development”, moderated by Representative Teresa Ochoa, representatives of the public and private sectors outlined an overview of the challenges and opportunities in binational relations, in areas such as digitalization. , cyber security, science, technology and innovation.

The second table, “A look at 40 years of Chevening Scholarships in Mexico through the generations,” provides an opportunity to learn firsthand about the experiences of the newest generation of scholarship recipients who have benefited from the exchange program.

In this regard, the deputy highlighted the work of graduates supporting complex issues, such as sustainability, mobility and gender equality, as well as their contribution to the creative arts and the development of artificial intelligence.

“In fact, we are celebrating 40 years of the success of the Chevening Scholarship which has changed the lives of many of our young people for the better. “It should be noted that most of the project financing that the UK has provided to our country has been allocated to the green economy to mitigate and combat climate change in Mexico,” he added.

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