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Peru's FA Min: UN is central forum for seeking peaceful and negotiated solutions

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

13:24 | New York (U.S.), Sep. 23.

During his participation in the Summit of the Future —which takes place within the framework of the 79th United Nations General AssemblyForeign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer stated that this global bloc is, for Peru, "the central forum for the search for peaceful and negotiated solutions."

The Foreign Minister's intervention took place on Sunday during the "Interactive dialogue 2: Enhancing Multilateralism for International Peace and Security."

There, Ambassador Schialer expressed that contemporary conflicts are more numerous and complex due to the diversification of their triggers and underlying causes.

Faced with this scenario —he added— Peru reaffirms its conviction that multilateralism remains the best tool to confront these challenges.

Regarding UN peacekeeping operations, the government official reported that, in addition to the more than 250 troops currently serving in various parts of the world, Peru has a Rapid Reaction Force, ready to be deployed immediately whenever the United Nations requires it.

The Chavin de Huantar Rapid Reaction Force is made up of men and women prepared to carry out the task of promoting and consolidating peace immediately, in accordance with the certifications obtained and the high standards required by the United Nations, the Foreign Affairs Ministry underscored.

Documents approved at the Summit

Minister Elmer Schialer led the Peruvian delegation during the opening session of the Summit of Future, which brings together world leaders to forge a new international consensus on how to achieve a better present and safeguard the future.

The first agreement reached at the opening session was the approval of the Pact for the Future —a document that commits countries to take action in five areas: Sustainable Development and Financing for Development; International Peace and Security; Science, Technology-Innovation, and Digital Cooperation; Youth and Future Generations; and Transforming Global Governance.

Likewise, world leaders approved the Global Digital Compact, which promotes the transfer of knowledge on Artificial Intelligence to developing countries, and establishes guidelines for future Global Governance of AI.

The Declaration on Future Generations was also agreed upon, which establishes the guiding principles, commitments and multilateral structure that will guide the implementation and monitoring of national, regional and global policies.

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Published: 9/23/2024