Donald Trump, Mexican President speak over phone, discuss bilateral relations
A White House statement said the discussion between the two leaders were 'productive and constructive'.
"The two had a productive and constructive call regarding the bilateral relationship between the two countries, the current trade deficit the United States has with Mexico, the importance of the friendship between the two nations, and the need for the two nations to work together to stop drug cartels, drug trafficking and illegal guns and arms sales," read a White House statement.
"With respect to payment for the border wall, both presidents recognize their clear and very public differences of positions on this issue but have agreed to work these differences out as part of a comprehensive discussion on all aspects of the bilateral relationship," it said.
It said: "Both presidents have instructed their teams to continue the dialogue to strengthen this important strategic and economic relationship in a constructive way."
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