New Jersey Governor Chris Christie discussed immigration, U.S.-Cuba relations, and regional trade agreements at COA’s 45th Washington Conference.

During COA’s Washington Conference, Governor Chris Christie called for a stronger relationship between the U.S. and its neighbors, which will enhance their global clout.

“The U.S. remains open to further addressing our differences [with Venezuela] in attempting to find areas of common ground," said Secretary of State John Kerry at COA’s Annual Washington Conference on the Americas.

At COA’s 45th Washington Conference, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie expressed support for free trade deals but said the United States should revisit NAFTA, the trade partnership with Canada and Mexico.

Out on May 7, the issue looks at how technology is taking hold in the region, from bitcoin to robots.

The U.S. secretary of state, the Honduran president, New Jersey's governor, and other speakers shared their views on the latest trends in hemispheric affairs.