17:24 | Cartagena (Colombia), Sep. 26.
Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski attends the peace deal signing between Colombia's government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in Cartagena de Indias.
The ceremony marks the official deal signing between President Juan Manuel Santos and FARC Chief Rodrigo Londoño.
Such agreement represents a positive impact in terms of peace and security for Latin America.
The event is also attended by Heads of State of Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Chile, Guatemala, Argentina, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.
Foreign Affairs Minister Ricardo Luna, Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Nestor Popolizio, as well as Peruvian Ambassador to Colombia Ignacio Higueras comprise Peru's presidential entourage.
Earlier, the Head of State attended a religious ceremony offered by his Colombian counterpart. It was held at San Pedro Claver Church, located in the city’s historic center.
This final agreement is the result of years of negotiations aimed at putting an end to the military conflict which had extended during 52 years.
Colombians are anxious to end a conflict that has drawn in various left- and right-wing armed groups and drug traffickers across the decades, leaving 260,000 people dead and 45,000 missing, AFP reported.
Once this historic event ends, the 77-year-old and his entourage will head back to Lima.
As is known, Mr. Kuczynski arrived in Cartagena Colombia last Sunday.
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Published: 9/26/2016