Keynote address from the May 3-5, 2001 Harvard Colloquium on International Affairs

 

Newly-elected Mexican President Vicente Fox comes to office with hopes to play a more active role in setting the U.S./Mexican agenda.

Dr. Castañeda, Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs, speaks to these goals and the specifics of how the increased Mexican contribution can benefit U.S. and Latin American interests.

As keynote speaker, Dr. Castañeda sets a tone of collaboration and global cooperation in fostering mutually beneficial relationships among nations.

Program Selections from Video Coverage
Introduction by Harvey Fineberg (3:22)
Departing Provost Fineberg welcomes Dr. Castañeda
Mexico's Changing Agenda (14:52)
Mexico to play an active role • Beyond bilateral issues • Welfare of Mexico • Socializing the Agenda
Migration and Working Solutions (6:27)
Situation on the border • Documentation • Temporary Visas • Shared responsibility
Non-bilateral Issues (4:25)
Venezuela • Columbia
Drug Enforcement (3:17)
Removing the issue of certification • Rational drug enforcement approach • De-narcotizing relations
Energy and Trade Connections (5:07)
Change in U.S. position • Improving trade for specific groups
Six Questions from the Audience