BELMOPAN, Belize, Nov 11, CMC – Belize and Mexico have reaffirmed their willingness to exchange technical expertise and establish coordination mechanisms as the two countries strengthen bilateral cooperation in the electricity sector through the exchange of technical information and the establishment of coordination mechanisms that support energy planning in both countries.
The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), the Ministry of Energy (SENER), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), and the CFE Calificados subsidiary held a working meeting with Belize’s Ministry of National Security, Energy and Ports (MNSEP) and Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) resulting in an agreement to establish three working groups to strengthen institutional coordination, gather the technical information needed to assess planning alternatives, and follow up on matters of common interest.
CFE Director General Emilia Esther Calleja Alor spoke of the importance of maintaining close coordination between Mexican and Belizean authorities to identify infrastructure needs and obtain technical information for assessing the current and future conditions of their electricity systems.
She also outlined CFE’s progress in strengthening electricity infrastructure on the Yucatán Peninsula through generation and transmission projects designed to meet growing demand and improve electricity supply in southeastern Mexico.
Undersecretary for Electricity, José Antonio Rojas Nieto, highlighted the importance of obtaining information on Belize’s energy needs and projections to provide the technical basis for analysing planning scenarios and strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
Belize’s Minister of National Security, Energy and Ports, Michel Chebat, emphasised the importance of maintaining dialogue with Mexican authorities and strengthening the exchange of experience and technical knowledge, particularly in electricity planning and the development of photovoltaic generation projects.
CFE and Belize reaffirmed their willingness to maintain collaboration through dialogue and technical cooperation, contributing to stronger energy planning and the development of institutional capacity in the region.
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