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FA Min reports on Peru's actions against transnational crime at Munich Security Conference

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

12:00 | Munich (Germany), Feb. 14.

At an event prior to the 61st Munich Security Conference, Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer reported on the actions Peru is implementing against transnational organized crime —one of the Government's key policies— such as promoting intelligence coordination mechanisms and consolidating integration initiatives.

As a panelist at the roundtable discussion "Regional Commitment to a World in Disorder: Mapping Latin American Perspectives on International Security," the ambassador stated that Peru acknowledges the importance of cooperation with the United States and Europe in the fight against criminal organizations.

Similarly, the diplomat noted the regional efforts undertaken by our countries within the framework of the Andean Community (CAN) and the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) to combat transnational organized crime.

Likewise, the Peruvian minister emphasized the importance of States aligning with their international commitments, particularly the strict adherence to international law, the promotion of democracy, and the respect for and upholding of fundamental rights.

In this regard, Schialer underlined that, in its role as Vice-Chair of the Inter-American Democratic Charter Voluntary Monitoring Group, Peru promotes initiatives to strengthen democratic institutions and prevent authoritarian backsliding.

This side event was organized by the Colombian think tank Fedesarrollo and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).

Costa Rica's Foreign Affairs Minister Arnoldo Andre Tinoco and other authorities also took part in this gathering.

Bilateral Meetings

During Foreign Affairs Minister Schialer's meeting with International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director General Amy Pope —whom he invited to visit Peru soon— they discussed the return of migrants in irregular situations.

Similarly, he expressed Peru's interest in updating cooperation mechanisms.

Furthermore, the minister highlighted Peru's role as Vice-Chair of the IOM Council and reaffirmed that the South American country will continue supporting initiatives when it assumes the Chairmanship in November 2025.

Moreover, Foreign Affairs Minister Schialer and the Philippines' Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo underscored the excellent state of bilateral relations.

It was noted that the Peruvian Government will reopen a resident Embassy in the Asian country once the administrative procedures for this purpose are completed.

Additionally, appreciation was reiterated to the Philippines for its support in ASEAN's decision to grant Peru the "Development Partner" status. 

Finally, in his meeting with Denmark's Foreign Affairs Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Ambassador Schialer confirmed Peru's decision to reopen a resident Embassy in Copenhagen.

He also conveyed the South American country's interest in establishing a bilateral consultation mechanism, enhancing coordination and cooperation in the fight against illicit drug trafficking, and fostering close collaboration in the field of tech diplomacy, in which Denmark is a global leader.

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Publicado: 14/2/2025