Mexican foreign affairs secretary to speak at Rice’s Baker Institute May 14

Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Jose Antonio Meade Kuribrena will discuss his country’s foreign policy priorities at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy May 14.

The event is free and open to the public and will be at 6 p.m. in Baker Hall’s Doré Commons. A reception will follow. The event is hosted by the Baker Institute’s Mexico Center.

Mexico has made an inspiring commitment to economic and social progress, approving dynamic energy, education, telecommunications, tax and election reforms, according to event organizers. With more than 11 million Mexican citizens living in the United States and increasing integration between the two countries, understanding Mexico’s plans and aspirations has never been more important, organizers said.

Meade was appointed Mexico’s top diplomat in December 2012.

Baker Institute Founding Director Edward Djerejian will give introductory remarks.

Registration is required at http://bakerinstitute.org/events/register/1645/?submit=Register. A live webcast will be available at http://bakerinstitute.org/webcasts.