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Peru Congress authorizes President's trip to Ibero-American Summit

10:13 | Lima, Nov. 12.

Peruvian Congress has authorized President Martin Vizcarra's official trip to Guatemala, where he will join Heads of State and Government at the 26th Ibero-American Summit.

The journey was made official though a legislative resolution published Monday in El Peruano official gazette.
 
The Peruvian leader will be outside of the country from November 15 to 16 in order to attend the abovementioned event in La Antigua, Guatemala.

Under the theme "A thriving, inclusive and sustainable Ibero-America," the summit will provide an opportunity to promote national interests lying within development, cooperation, peace, and security objectives of Peruvian State's foreign policy.

The gathering will address issues of particular relevance to the Inca nation, including climate change and south-south cooperation.

Likewise, bilateral meetings on foreign policy matters are expected with Heads of State and Government.

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Published: 11/12/2018