PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – General Gregory M. Guillot, Commander, U.S. Northern Command, and General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, Secretary of National Defense of Mexico (Defensa), met recently to discuss cooperation to increase security along the Mexico and U.S. border. The conversation resulted in the formulation of a Joint Statement of Understanding regarding cooperative activities along the border, to include coordinated patrols on their respective sides of the border, increased information sharing, and methods for immediate communications. The conversation and agreements emphasize that each country will respect the sovereignty of the other. Both General Trevilla and General Guillot expect their agreement will enable further conversations and coordination to ensure the mutual security of both countries.