New Mexico signs deal with Ciudad Juarez (8:52 a.m.)
By The Associated Press

Article Launched: 11/07/2008 10:21:27 AM MST


SANTA FE — New Mexico's Economic Development Department has signed a memorandum of understanding with the city government of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, to coordinate business-building efforts along the border.

Each agency has agreed to share information about industry sectors that hold the greatest promise of joint success for each side, such as trade leads and joint venture opportunities.

Another part of the agreement calls for each side to include the other, when appropriate, in cross-border site visits when the region is under consideration by potential maquiladora supplier leads.

The deal was signed Wednesday by New Mexico Economic Development Secretary Fred Mondragon and Juarez Mayor Jose Reyes.

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