praised Peru's leadership as host of APEC 2024, emphasizing the forum's success and the warm hospitality of the Peruvian people.
"Through collective forums like APEC we can work together to advance economic sustainability and inclusion. My thanks to the people of Peru for their warm hospitality throughout my time here and during my tenure as ambassador, and congratulations on another successful APEC host year," Nichols expressed on his X account last Sunday.
The diplomat extended his gratitude to Peru, not only for its role as host but also for the hospitality shown during his stay and throughout his tenure as ambassador.
The two heads of state held a bilateral meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum sessions.
"(...) the United States commemorates our indispensable partnership with Peru. The United States and Peru will celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, which will mark two centuries of strong ties in the areas of diplomacy, trade, sustainable development, security, democracy and human rights, counter-narcotics, and protecting the environment. anti-narcotics efforts, and environmental protection," the document stated.