Mexico president-elect wants to remain in NAFTA, friendly U.S. ties

Presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador gestures as he addresses supporters after polls closed in the presidential election, in Mexico City, Mexico July 2, 2018. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The landslide winner of Mexico's presidential election, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, said on Monday that he will aim to keep Mexico in the NAFTA trade pact and seek a frank dialogue and friendly ties with the United States. The first leftist president elected in Mexico's modern history said in his first post-election interview after Sunday's vote that he will also stick with the pick for finance minister he named during the campaign. (Reporting by Mexico City newsroom)