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Gubernatorial Trade Mission to Mexico:
Day 3: Education MOU and Business-to-Business Meetings

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On day three (July 29) of the Gubernatorial Trade Mission, our delegation got up bright and early to head to the Casa de California, University of California’s mini-campus in Mexico City, to witness Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. sign agreements with Mexico’s Ministry of Education.

MOU signing at Casa de California.
MOU signing at Casa de California.

U.S. Ambassador E. Anthony Wayne, Senator President pro Tem-elect Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles), Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), and Mexico Secretary of Foreign Affairs Dr. José Antonio Meade Kuribreña gave remarks before Governor Brown took the podium to give remarks of his own.

Assemblywoman Garcia emphasized that California and Mexico have a long history, and shared heritage. She continued on to say that in this technologically advanced world, quality education is not enough. “We need to be more internationally aware and cross-culturally adept.”

She said there’s a greater need for highly-trained workers that extend beyond our national borders. For this reason, we must work locally and globally to tackle the problems of this century and beyond, she said.

Senator Kevin de Leon
Senator Kevin de Leon

During his remarks, de León addressed immigration in California, saying that in both chambers of the California legislature, legislators respect the globally diverse mosaic of immigrants, and respect the human rights and dignity of those immigrants who left their homeland and came to the United States to better the lives of their family through their hard work.

Before signing the memorandum of understanding (MOU), Governor Brown spoke about a relatively recent development in education: online learning. The Governor said he would like to make sure that we advance online learning, but acknowledged that it is still in a very “embryonic stage.” He said he’d like to see the day when a student could take a course in Mexico and still get full credit at Cal State, all campuses of the University of California system, and California community colleges. This scenario is inevitable, the Governor said, but the time frame of which this can be achieved is what is not certain. It depends on how well lawmakers can translate collaboration into real facts on the ground, he said.

“All things that are good, always require overcoming resistance,” Brown added.

Qualcomm

After the MOU signing, the legislators and business delegates headed to individual meetings with Qualcomm and IEnova (a Sempra Energy company) for briefings on the Mexico business climate.

IEnova

American Chamber of Commerce of MexicoFor lunch, the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham) hosted a lunch for the delegation, which was attended by legislators and Governor Brown. General Director of AmCham Guillermo Wolf warmly welcomed the delegation to Mexico City; Governor Brown, Senator de León , Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Watsonville) and Ambassador Wayne each gave remarks at the luncheon.

Assemblyman Luis Alejo at the AmCham Luncheon.
Assemblyman Luis Alejo at the AmCham Luncheon.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico is nonprofit organization that represents more than 1,000 U.S. companies and 3,500 individuals doing business in Mexico.

The cultural component of the day was a tour of the National Museum of Anthropology, which has a number of significant archaeological and anthropological artifacts and exhibits, such as: the Stone of the Sun; giant stone heads of the Olmec civilization; and a replica of Aztec Emperor Montezuma II’s headdress (the original was given to Hernan Cortes and is now at a museum in Vienna).

After making a pit-stop at the hotel to freshen up, the delegation headed to the Four Seasons hotel for a dinner hosted by Visit California, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the Wine Institute. The event celebrated the food and wine that California has to offer.

Caroline Beteta, president and CEO of Visit California, introduced Governor Brown, who gave some remarks before the delegation. The night’s entertainment was provided by David Garibaldi, a well-known performance painter from California. He wowed the crowd as he used his paints and brushes to the beat of music to create a painting that fused the flag emblems of California and Mexico: a bear and an eagle.

Artist
Artist David Garibaldi

Garibaldi’s Painting
Garibaldi’s completed painting.

During the day, Governor Brown met with Mexico’s President of the Senate Raúl Cervantes Andrade and other Mexican legislators. Later in the day he met with Archbishop of Los Angeles Jose Horacio Gomez, and religious and diplomatic leaders from Mexico and Central America to discuss immigration at the Club de Industriales, which is across from the JW Marriott Hotel.

Gov. Brown met with Archbishop Jose Horacio Gomez and others to discuss immigration.
Gov. Brown met with Archbishop Jose Horacio Gomez and others to discuss immigration yesterday.

Mexico Mission Blog

The Governor’s Trade and Investment Mission to Mexico is set for July 27–30. For regular updates, please follow the CalChamber California-Mexico Mission blog at http://california-mexicomission.calchamber.com.

Featured Headlines

California and Mexico Sign Pact to Strengthen Economic Ties
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Governor Brown Convenes Mexican and Central American Religious and Diplomatic Leaders on Immigration
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California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Weighs In on Gov. Brown’s Trip to Mexico
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Brown: Central American refugees should not be scapegoated
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Gov. Brown signs education pact in Mexico City
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Mission to Mexico lands new business partner
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Governor Brown Signs Energy Agreement with Mexico
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Governor Brown Signs Agreement to Foster Cooperation Between Mexican and American Colleges and Universities
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California and Mexico – a win-win relationship
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Visit California and Aeromexico Launch Marketing Campaign Promoting Travel to the Golden State
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Governor Brown Meets with Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto and Secretary of Foreign Affairs José Antonio Meade Kuribreña
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Governor Brown Signs Agreement with Mexico to Reduce Dangerous Greenhouse Gases
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Beyond the Border: Governor Brown Focusing on Climate Change
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Gov. Brown hits the ground running in Mexico
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Secretary Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s trade mission
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Governor, Trade Mission Delegation Arrive in Mexico
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Beyond the Border: Governor Brown to discuss Economy, Climate Change
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Governor Brown arrives in Mexico City to promote California trade
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Governor Brown in Mexico for economic summit
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Updated: California Governor to Kick Off Trade and Investment Mission to Mexico on Monday
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Actualización: El gobernador de California dará inicio a una misión de comercio e inversiones a México el lunes
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Trade Mission to Mexico to Begin Sunday
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Governor, Mexico Foreign Minister Tout Longstanding Mexico-California Ties
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México y California se reúnen para refirmar compromisos
Univision 19 – July 24, 2014

Governor heading south on 4-day trade mission
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Governor Brown to travel to Mexico, focus on Trade and Jobs
KTXL Fox 40 – July 23, 2014

Photo Release: Governor Brown Meets with Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs Today in Sacramento
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Photo Release: Governor Brown Meets with Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs Today in Sacramento
California Governor's Office, July 23, 2014

Governor Brown to Meet with Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ahead of Next Week’s Trade Mission to Mexico
California Governor's Office, July 21, 2014

El Canciller Meade Inicia Este Martes Gira de Trabajo en California
Mexico Foreign Ministry, July 21, 2014

Governor’s Mexico Mission Accepting Delegate Applications
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Gov. Jerry Brown to Lead Trade Mission to Mexico in July
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Jerry Brown Will Lead Trade Mission to Mexico
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Governor Brown to Lead Trade and Investment Mission to Mexico
California Governor's Office, April 29, 2014

 

 

Blog by (Mrs.)
Susanne T. Stirling
Vice President, International Affairs




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Day 1: Sunday, July 27, 2014
Day 2: Monday, July 28, 2014
Day 3: Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Day 4: Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Governor Brown to Lead Trade and Investment Mission to Mexico
(April 29, 2014)

The Mission will focus on boosting direct investment in the state, expanding bilateral economic and environmental cooperation and connecting California businesses with new opportunities and partnerships.

Governor Brown will be joined by a diverse delegation of California government, business, economic development, investment and policy leaders on the Mission, which will be organized by the California Chamber of Commerce.



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