Mexican Chamber of Deputies President Sergio Gutierrez Luna highlighted his country's renewable energy cooperation with China in an interview with China Media Group that aired on Friday.
Mexico is actively pursuing a transition to renewable energy focused on electric vehicles (EVs), and Chinese automakers are playing a prominent role in this process, with many factories built and their EVs seen across the Latin American country.
Speaking highly of the Chinese EVs, Gutierrez said such technological exchanges represent part of mutual learning between Mexico and China.
"I have several friends who have electric vehicles. I have ridden with them. They are very modern and very good. In Mexico, we are also developing our own electric vehicle, a compact car. I think these learning exchanges in the fields of technology and renewable energy is also a form of mutual learning between the two countries," he said.
Gutierrez also mentioned the Puerto Penasco solar power project in Sonora in northern Mexico with Chinese companies involved, which is planned to be the largest solar power plant in Latin America. He expressed expectations for more cooperation with China in this field.
"This issue is very important. As you said, photovoltaic development is a crucial part of the renewable energy field. It is one of the most important projects in Latin America. I think it should be the first project for us to develop other renewable energy projects together," Gutierrez said.
In addition to renewable energy, Mexico also hopes to deepen cooperation with China in technology and aerospace, Gutierrez said.
Mexico's Chamber of Deputies president highlights renewable energy cooperation with China
Mexico's Chamber of Deputies president highlights renewable energy cooperation with China
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
