Musa looks to deepen relationship with Mexico
His election marked the greatest shift in the modern political history of Mexico. And in the honeymoon period between his election on July second and inauguration on December first, Mexican president-elect Vicente Fox will be getting a feel for the difference between being a leader of the opposition and the head of one of the region’s most powerful states. His four hour stopover in Belize marked a tentative foray into the world of diplomacy…and while his Marlboro man good looks, presidential bearing and better than passable command of the English language combined to produce an impressive appearance, it was with an acute sense of anticipation that an energetic group of Mexican and Belizean journalists waited to see if there was any steak behind the sizzle. For his part, Prime Minister Said Musa, not surprisingly, adhered to the old adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
Prime Minister Said Musa
“Since 1848, when Mexico sent it’s first consul to Belize, our two countries, Belize and Mexico, have enjoyed unbroken and ever growing relations based on mutual respect for each other’s sovereignty. Belize is honoured to be the first Central American country to be visited by President-elect Fox, and we view it both as a sign of Mexico’s commitment to the strengthening of relations for the mutual benefit of our peoples and also as a clear manifestation of Mexico’s continued support and respect for Belize’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
“Belize views positively, President-elect Fox’s plan to place new emphasis on border issues and looks forward to working with the new government to improve cooperation on our shared border, to fighting organised crime and narco-trafficking, and making our nations more secure and safer for our citizens in a clean and healthy environment. Mr. President-elect’s expectations are very high and there is the feeling of a new beginning in Mexico. The challenges will be innumerable, but we are confident that you President-elect Fox and your new government will work tirelessly to fulfill its commitment to the good people of Mexico. Mexico can count on the support of it’s small neighbour to the south, as together we embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Working together as good neighbours should, we can help each other to be successful in putting people at the forefront of development and in ensuring that our policies at all times are aimed at improving the quality of life for all our citizens.”
