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Arizona, Mexico Kick Off New Cooperation on Chips, Tourism and Academic Links

Officials framed the visit as a springboard for wider cross‑sector cooperation rooted in strong trade ties.

Overview

  • Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs met Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente at Mexico’s Foreign Ministry in Mexico City on Oct. 21.
  • They reviewed strategies to build on rising tourism and outlined semiconductor initiatives aimed at boosting regional competitiveness and technological innovation.
  • Both sides highlighted formal alliances between the University of Arizona and Mexican higher‑education and research institutions to develop talent and advance scientific collaboration.
  • After the meetings, Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said cooperation would deepen across semiconductors as well as extend into aerospace, electromobility and technical specialization in English.
  • Hobbs described Arizona as a reliable partner advancing shared priorities that include trade, infrastructure, education and the workforce.