[wanabidii] Press Releases: The U.S. - Mexico Bilateral Forum on Higher Education, Innovation, and Research; Foreign Service Officer Exchange Program; and Educational Exchange Programs

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: The U.S. - Mexico Bilateral Forum on Higher Education, Innovation, and Research; Foreign Service Officer Exchange Program; and Educational Exchange Programs 01/07/2015 11:54 AM EST The U.S. - Mexico Bilateral Forum on Higher Education, Innovation, and Research; Foreign Service Officer Exchange Program; and Educational Exchange Programs Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 7, 2015 In May 2013, U.S. President Barack Obama and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto announced the formation of the Bilateral Forum on Higher Education, Innovation and Research under the auspices of the U.S. – Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue. The Bilateral Forum seeks to build prosperity in the region; to foster the mutual understanding between both countries through program exchanges addressing student mobility, academic exchange, research, and innovation in areas of shared interest; and to contribute to the competitiveness and economic development of the region. In order to advance the U.S.-Mexico education agenda, a Memorandum of Understanding and a Letter of Intent were signed January 5 regarding a consular exchange program and an educational exchange program respectively. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Michele T. Bond and Mexican Undersecretary for North America Sergio M. Alcocer Martínez de Castro signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Department of State and the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE) on the establishment of a Foreign Service Officer Exchange Program. Under the program, a U.S. Foreign Service Officer would work for up to a year in the SRE, while a Mexican diplomat would work in the Department of State in Washington, DC. The program is intended to strengthen consular capabilities by sharing best practices and deepen awareness of country-specific consular issues. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan and Mexican Undersecretary Alcocer signed a Letter of Intent between the U.S. Department of State and the SRE to promote bilateral internship exchange programs and establish a U.S.-Mexico Internship Program in the future. The work together on educational exchange will ensure that the US-Mexico academic partnership, joint innovation and research goals create a lasting, strong foundation of economic, social and political prosperity. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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