U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Peru on October 11-12 to deepen close and enduring cooperation between the U.S. and Peruvian Air Forces.
During the visit, Brown met with Peruvian Air Force Commanding General Alfonso Javier Artadi Saletti and Chief of Staff of the Peruvian Air Force Lt. Gen. Carlos Enrique Chavez Cateriano.
The meeting demonstrated the importance of the bilateral defense relationship and the commitment of the U.S. Air Force to expanding cooperation between the services.
The leaders exchanged views on regional security challenges, with Brown emphasizing the importance of working together to counter illegal activities that threaten the sovereignty, environment, and resources of Peru and adversely impact the two nations' collective security.
The two sides also discussed Peru's defense modernization plans, opportunities for additional defense cooperation, and the need to create a collaborative environment to share information and ensure future interoperability.
In addition, Brown congratulated the Peruvian Air Force on a new military personnel exchange program agreement with the U.S. Air Force, noting that exchanges are one of the most effective methods to share knowledge, techniques, and experiences, and to advance bilateral relations.
The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff also met with Ambassador Lisa Kenna and members of the U.S. Embassy Country Team, including Team Department of Defense, in Lima.
In a post on Twitter, Brown said that the U.S. Air Force is committed to further strengthening their ties.
"My meetings in Lima with Peruvian Air Force General Alfonso Javier Artadi Saletti and Lt. Gen. Carlos Enrique Chavez Cateriano reaffirmed the importance of U.S.-Peru defense cooperation. The U.S. Air Force is committed to further strengthening our ties," he wrote.
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Published: 10/17/2022