President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will host Mexican President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto at the White House today at 3:40 p.m.
"The United States remains committed to work in partnership with Mexico to increase economic competitiveness in both countries, promote regional development, advance bilateral efforts to develop a secure and efficient 21st century border, and address our common security challenges," says the White House schedule.
The men are expected to discuss a broad range of bilateral, regional and global issues during their Oval Office meeting.
[The president] believes that comprehensive immigration reform is achievable, that it requires bipartisan support and that that is achievable, because there has been in the past bipartisan support for immigration reform," Press Secretary Jay Carney told reporters. "And he thinks it's important not just for specific communities that would be affected by it, but for the American economy. And we'll be pressing for action on immigration reform. And to the extent that might come up in the President's meeting with the President-elect that would be his message."
The White House said the president is looking forward to meeting Nieto and hearing about his vision for leading Mexico over the next six years.
"The president welcomes the opportunity to underscore the shared values and strong bonds of friendship between the United States and Mexico," the White House said.
Nieto is expected to take office Dec. 1.
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