On Thursday, June 26, Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, to co-lead the 66th annual Arizona-Mexico Commission plenary meeting alongside Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. The summit, held on June 26–27, marked a renewed commitment to strengthening the Sonora-Arizona megaregion, a cross-border alliance focused on economic growth, sustainability, and regional cooperation.
The event brought together government officials, business leaders, academics, and community representatives from both sides of the border. Eleven thematic working groups tackled shared priorities such as semiconductor manufacturing, electromobility, education, infrastructure, public health, water management, and border security.
Governor Durazo emphasized that the plenary was not just about policy—it was about building trust. “In times of uncertainty, trust is the most powerful act of diplomacy,” he said. “There is no wall or barrier that can stand when two people decide to walk in the same direction”. Governor Hobbs echoed this sentiment, highlighting the deep friendship between Arizona and Mexico and reaffirming that Mexico remains Arizona’s most important international partner.
The summit also honored former U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar with the Tony Certósimo Award for his contributions to binational cooperation.
Under the theme “Celebrating Our Legacy, Defining Our Future,” the plenary reinforced the vision of a shared, prosperous future for the border region. With strategic agreements and new initiatives launched, the meeting underscored how regional diplomacy and collaboration can drive innovation and resilience on both sides of the border.
According to Diario de Yucatan, Durazo had an arrest warrant in the U.S., but apparently, this information was incorrect, as the Sonora governor is now in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, leading an important binational plenary meeting alongside Governor Katie Hobbs
Source: El Universal
