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Peru, U.S. Presidents discuss Summit of the Americas and Venezuela

Presidente Kuczynski se reunió con Trump en la Casa Blanca. Foto: AFP

Presidente Kuczynski se reunió con Trump en la Casa Blanca. Foto: AFP

13:03 | Washington D.C. (U.S.), Mar. 7.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Peruvian counterpart Pedro Pablo Kuczynski to discuss the strong partnership between their two countries.

According to the White House readout of the call, Mr. Trump underscored the need for countries in the region to work together to restore democracy in Venezuela.

The official statement affirmed the two leaders discussed the upcoming Summit of the Americas taking place next month.

Also, both leaders agreed to continue to work together on issues of mutual interest.

Peru's capital city of Lima will host the Summit of the Americas on April 13-14, 2018.


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Published: 3/7/2018