Mexico and other Latin American countries are reinforcing collaboration with the European Union in science, technology, and innovation. Authorities announced the construction of a joint agenda focusing on AI applied to science, climate change, health, and energy transition. The initiative aims to establish a multilateral framework for regional cooperation.
“We are prioritizing cooperation, the exchange of young students, and the intensification of our relationship in these terms to strengthen science and innovation in Latin America and Europe,” says Rosaura Ruiz, Minister of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation.
The cooperation initiative follows the First Ministerial Meeting EU–CELAC on Research and Innovation, held on Sept. 29, 2025, in Brussels, and the 11th Joint Mexico–European Union Committee on Science and Technology, held on Nov. 21, 2025. These sessions aim to establish structured mechanisms for collaboration between Latin American countries and the European Union, identifying strategic areas to promote applied research and technology transfer.
Key priority areas include AI applied to science, energy transition, environmental sustainability, health, and supercomputing. Mexico plans to install the largest supercomputer in Latin America, a project promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum. The system will enhance research in education, industry, and health, while supporting regional technological sovereignty.
“Mexico is one of the most valuable partners for the European Union in science, technology, and innovation,” says Signe Ratso, Deputy Director-General of the Directorate-General, Research and Innovation at the European Commission.
During the briefing, officials presented the methodology to build a multilateral agenda encompassing joint research projects, academic mobility, and training of young scientists. Cooperation will include responsible development of AI, promoting principles of ethics, inclusion, and transparency, aligned with European standards and regional needs.
“Research is not expensive; what is expensive is not conducting research. It is essential to execute applied research, as it constitutes a scientific and strategic responsibility,” says Mateo Valero, Director, Barcelona Supercomputing Center.
Meetings held between representatives of the Ministry of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (SECIHTI) and the European Commission reviewed technical priorities on AI, semiconductors, humanities, health, and energy transition. These discussions identified collaboration opportunities and improved interinstitutional coordination. The joint agenda aims to align resources, knowledge, and capabilities to address shared global challenges.
The initiative will be further discussed at the Science and Technology in Society Forum 2025 (STS Forum), scheduled for Dec. 4–5, 2025. The forum will include a ministerial meeting on regional cooperation in science and technology. Participants include representatives from many of both Latin America and EU countries, along with officials from the European Union Delegation in Mexico.
This strategic effort reflects a coordinated approach to consolidate research, innovation, and human capital development, positioning Latin America and Mexico as strategic partners of the European Union in science and technology.