G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot’s meeting with his Mexican counterpart

M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with his Mexican counterpart, Mr Roberto Velasco Alvarez, in Atlanta on 31 October 2026.

The ministers welcomed the successful relaunch of the Franco-Mexican initiative on regulating the use of the veto at the United Nations Security Council in the case of mass atrocities. It now brings together 128 States, 21 of which have joined in the past few months, including the United Kingdom as the second permanent member of the Security Council to sign up to the initiative. The ministers agreed to continue their joint efforts to boost the initiative’s momentum in the coming months.

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs emphasized the shared commitments made by France and Mexico regarding the protection of the oceans, in particular the importance France attaches to the increased protection of their biodiversity. 

The two ministers reaffirmed the importance of the partnership between France and Mexico, particularly the prospects for greater bilateral economic cooperation.

They welcomed the celebration this year of the bicentenary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Mexico.

In this regard, they discussed the relaunch of the Franco-Mexican Strategic Council (CSFM), in line with the commitment made by the Mexican President and President Macron during his visit to Mexico in November 2025.