In the course of the G20 summit meeting between U.S. President Donald trump and the President of Mexico, peña Nieto (by the way, this is the first personal meeting of heads of state since joining trump’s office), the U.S. leader called Mexican counterpart a «friend.» But from their position in relation to the construction of the wall is not refused, and the conference after the meeting on a question of journalists, said that Mexico was «undoubtedly» have to pay for the border wall.
Peña Nieto, speaking next to the trump after the meeting, said that he is looking forward to the «soft dialogue» between peoples. The press service of the Mexican President say that during the meeting «the wall» was not discussed at all.
Speaking through an interpreter at a press conference, Sam peña Nieto said he discussed with President trump the joint fight against drug trafficking, trade agreements between countries and immigration issues.
Head of North America have focused on the renegotiation of the NAFTA agreement, negotiations for which are scheduled for early next month.
«We are in negotiations for NAFTA and some other issues with Mexico. Let’s see what happens,» said trump told reporters. «But I think we have made very good progress.»
The Minister of foreign Affairs of Mexico Luis Videgaray said after the meeting Friday that «a large part of the conversation» was the actual agreement, which consists in the trade for more than $ 1 trillion. «We believe there are many opportunities to improve the agreement of the three peoples,» he added.
