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Peru's Foreign Affairs Min meets with German Development Minister in Munich

Photo: ANDINA/Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

Photo: ANDINA/Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

09:25 | Munich (Germany), Feb. 18.

Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea has met with Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Svenja Schulze, as well as with representatives from the European Union, the Vatican, and the United States.

The meetings were held within the framework of their participation at the 60th Munich Security Conference.

Gonzalez-Olaechea and Minister Schulze highlighted the cooperation between both countries and Germany's support for Peru's initiatives to protect the planet.

The Peruvian Government official also mentioned the opportunities for cooperation in Peru, arising from the enormous potential in many areas. 

Moreover, he noted that Peru is convinced of the importance of caring for the environment and promoting renewable energy.

Other meetings

On the other hand, the Cabinet member met with European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson. At the meeting, Gonzalez-Olaechea stressed the importance of the cooperation of this economic and political partnership in the fight against international organized crime.

In this regard, he requested cooperation on this issue, focused on the training and equipment of the Peruvian National Police (PNP) for the peaceful control of social demonstrations within the framework of the law and in accordance with the Resolute Action Plan recently adopted by the Andean Community. Johansson said that she would explore this possibility as a priority.


At said meeting, he highlighted the importance of the Catholic Church in promoting a culture of social dialogue and peace.

Furthermore, the Foreign Affairs sectors' head held a meeting with the CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Scott Nathan, in which he pledged to talk with representatives of the private sector to look for companies that need financing.

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Published: 2/18/2024