President of the United Mexican States lays wreath in Arlington

By Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. Johnson, JFHQ-NCR/MDWJanuary 7, 2015

President of the United Mexican States lays wreath in Arlington
1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of the United Mexican States, lays a wreath during an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath Laying Ceremony to honor America's fallen at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Va.,... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
President of the United Mexican States lays wreath in Arlington
2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of the United Mexican States, lays a wreath during an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath Laying Ceremony with Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and U.S. Arm... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

ARLINGTON, Va., (Jan. 6, 2015) -- His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of the United Mexican States, laid a wreath during an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath Laying Ceremony with Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington commanding general, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor America's fallen.

According to a White House Press Release, President Barack Obama and Nieto met to highlight the importance of expanding dialogue and cooperation between the United States and Mexico on economic, security and social issues, as well as underscoring the deep cultural ties and friendship that exist between our two countries.

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