It’s easy to look at Mexico through the lens of the United States and Canada, and lose sight of many other important relationships. Mexico News Daily’s “Global Mexico” series is dedicated to highlighting the political, economic and cultural relationships between Mexico and other countries around the world. Recently I had the opportunity to sit down for a one-on-one meeting with the Japanese ambassador to Mexico, Noriteru Fukushima as part of our “Japan in focus” week.
Below I share some highlights and takeaways from our 90-minute conversation about Mexico and Japan, and the future of their relationship. Ambassador Fukushima has seen a lot in both countries over the years. He ended our conversation with an optimistic tone and expectations.
Optimistic due to the opportunities that lie ahead, the strong historical foundation, and the deep ties of the relationship between the two countries. Mexico has potential and prospects due to its geographic importance in relation to nearshoring. On a personal level, I have a deep respect for Japanese culture and companies.
As a resident of Mexico and a big proponent of a strong Japan-Mexico relationship, I am excited to see what is to come for these two countries. Travis Bembenek is the CEO of Mexico News Daily and has been living, working or playing in Mexico for over 27 years. This article is part of Mexico News Daily’s “Japan in Focus” series.
Read the other articles from the series here ..