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Peru: FA Minister meets with U.S. Ambassador

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

14:00 | Lima, Sep. 11.

Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer held a formal meeting with United States Ambassador Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath.

During the event, both dignitaries reviewed the excellent state of bilateral relations, the Foreign Affairs Ministry reported via X on Wednesday.

"It was a pleasure to meet with Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer," Ambassador Syptak-Ramnath expressed in a Spanish-language message on the same social media platform.

"We have both served in the diplomacy of our (respective) countries for decades. From that shared vocation for service, we continue the strong bilateral cooperation between the United States and Peru in security, democracy, trade, and human rights (...)," she added.

They discussed key issues of common interest, particularly in view of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week.

As is known, the APEC Leaders' Week will be held in the Peruvian city of Lima from November 10 to 16.

The meeting, which will be attended by Heads of State and Government of major Asia-Pacific economies, is expected to see the adoption of a joint declaration.

The first preparatory visit to Leaders' Week took place last June, allowing for a review of all aspects for the organization of this event —the most important of the APEC Peru 2024 forum.

Peru received the APEC Presidency from the United States in November 2023.

The APEC Presidency was handed over to Peruvian President Dina Boluarte during a ceremony led by U.S. President Joe Biden.

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Published: 9/11/2024