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U.S., Costa Rica to strengthen cooperation in protecting migrants

Xinhua, August 23, 2016 Adjust font size:

The U.S. and Costa Rica on Monday agreed to strengthen cooperation in protecting vulnerable migrants, stated the White House.

U.S. President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis met at the White House to discuss new steps to protect migrants, as well as improve security and governance, the White House said in a statement.

They agreed the challenge of irregular migration in the Americas requires close cooperation among all relevant countries in strengthening border security and upholding the rule of law.

At the meeting, Obama and Biden commended Costa Rica for providing temporary safe haven for up to 200 migrants at a time from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

U.S. leaders also underscored its commitment to strong bilateral ties with Costa Rica, as well as robust cooperation and regional leadership in different areas.

When discussing the overall situation in Central America, the leaders agreed that a well-governed, prosperous, and stable Central America would contribute immeasurably to the future of the Western Hemisphere. Endi