Peru and Chile signed over 100 bilateral agreements at the First Binational Cabinet held in Lima on Friday.
President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski emphasized the fact that such cabinet meeting had taken place —for the first time— in nearly 200 years of life as a Republic.
From the Government Palace's Golden Hall, he praised the documents inked by Peruvian and Chilean ministers, and emphasized the need to follow up on them in the future.
The First Peru-Chile
Binational Cabinet audience covered five work axes under the common agenda.
The event's major fields included: (i) social affairs and cultural issues; (ii) security and defense; (iii) foreign trade, investments, tourism, science and technology; (iv) environment, energy and mining issues; and (v) border integration.
"It is the first time the two governments attend a joint session. This is the responsible
voice from the South, which works, takes action and joins the world in a responsible manner," the Head of State expressed once the event had come to an end.
After thanking the attending delegations and technical teams, Mr. Kuczynski said joint efforts are essential for facing tough times the world currently goes through in order to improve the global situation.
Following the meeting, Peru's top official escorted his Chilean counterpart to the Palace's main entrance amid applause from both delegations.