MEXICO CITY, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that Mexico maintains a firm and unwavering stance in defense of its independence and sovereignty.

Mexican president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a meeting of the coalition led by the governing National Regeneration Movement (Morena) in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, June 18, 2024. (File photo: Xinhua)

The president affirmed that national sovereignty is not at risk and rejected any possibility of the country once again becoming a colony or protectorate of any foreign power, during the commemoration of the 109th anniversary of the 1917 Constitution held in the central state of Queretaro, about 200 kilometers from Mexico City.

"Mexico will not return to the regime of privilege and corruption. Mexico will not return to being a colony or protectorate of anyone. And Mexico will never surrender its natural resources," Sheinbaum said.

"Mexico does not bow down, does not kneel, does not surrender and does not sell out," Sheinbaum said while reaffirming the historic principles of national independence.

The president noted that her administration has promoted a constitutional reform aimed at guaranteeing the country's independence and sovereignty. She condemned any attempt of foreign interference in the country's internal affairs.