MISSION

The mission of the Foreign Ministry is:

To broaden and deepen Mexico’s political, economic, cultural and cooperative relationships with all regions for the benefit of integral development of all Mexicans. To safeguard and strengthen Mexico’s sovereignty and independence and to guarantee its national interests and security based on the Constitutional principles of foreign policy. To assure that all international programs undertaken by federal, state and local government and by all branches of government that have an impact of Mexico’s relationships with other countries are carried out in a coordinated fashion. To strengthen the expression of Mexico’s cultural identity and image.

VISION

Mexico holds a high level of international prestige. By defending and championing the principles of non-intervention and the self-determination of peoples, Mexico safeguards and strengthens its sovereignty;  promotes its interests internationally within a context of peace and respect for international law by fomenting cooperation between the government and the various social actors; assures strong ties between the Mexican communities abroad and Mexico—its challenges, successes and culture; effectively and efficiently defends the rights and interests of Mexicans living abroad; faces the challenges and takes advantage of the benefits of globalization to give impetus to the country’s development.”