Story highlights The meeting comes as Trump said he respects Martinez and wants her support

The new nice words about Martinez come after a week of pressure from Republican leaders

Washington (CNN) New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez is looking forward to meeting presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump "in the near future," a spokesman for Martinez said Friday night.

The meeting comes as Trump -- who recently made headlines when he attacked the Republican governor -- said he respects her and wants her support.

"Gov. Martinez is encouraged by Mr. Trump's commitment to protect New Mexico's labs and bases, which are not only important to our state but also our national defense," Martinez spokesman Mike Lonergan said in a statement. "The governor hopes to visit with Mr. Trump in the near future to discuss this issue and others that affect New Mexicans. As she has said, this has never been about her -- it's about the issues that impact New Mexico."

Trump on Thursday told The Santa Fe New Mexican he has "always liked" Martinez -- despite telling his supporters at a New Mexico rally late last month that she's "not doing the job."

"Hey! Maybe I'll run for governor of New Mexico. I'll get this place going. ... She's not doing the job. We've got to get her going. Come on -- let's go, governor," he said last Tuesday

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