, held in Cusco, where participating delegations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening hemispheric cooperation in the face of common threats affecting the region.
The government official underscored that dialogue among the countries helped strengthen trust and build consensus to provide greater security for citizens.
"Although each nation has different ways of addressing these challenges, the goal is the same. We have also shown that the only way to overcome these challenges is by remaining united," Flores stated.
The Cabinet member noted that the Cusco Declaration represents a concrete outcome of the joint work carried out by the delegations, as it sets out actions aimed at strengthening regional cooperation.
"We have had the ability to reach a broad consensus among the countries of the region, reflected in the Cusco Declaration, through which we are putting in place actions that can translate into benefits for our citizens in the pursuit of greater security for the entire region," he said.
Consensus for a united Americas
At the plenary session, representatives of member countries agreed on the need to strengthen cooperation mechanisms to address transnational threats such as organized crime, drug trafficking, illicit arms trafficking, cyber threats, and the effects of climate change.
They also highlighted the importance of exchanging information, experiences, and best practices to strengthen States' prevention and response capacities.
Representatives from the United States, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Belize, the Bahamas, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Guyana emphasized that the Americas must move toward a shared vision of security, noting that the region can no longer afford to operate as fragmented territories, but rather as a cohesive security zone.
In turn, the delegations of Haiti, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Grenada, Honduras, and Mexico underscored the importance of strengthening professional and democratic institutions prepared to confront emerging threats.
Representatives of Panama, Paraguay, the Dominican Republic, Saint Lucia, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago agreed that regional security requires strong alliances, an ongoing exchange of information, and coordinated responses.
In that regard, they underscored the need to protect critical infrastructure, strengthen maritime security, build emergency response capabilities, and address the challenges posed by new technologies.
Finally, Uruguay underscored the continued relevance of the CMDA as the hemisphere's main political forum for dialogue and confidence-building on defense matters, especially 30 years after its creation.
At the close of the session, Minister Flores thanked the delegations for their participation.
He highlighted that, despite cultural and linguistic differences, countries of the Americas share a common history and a joint commitment to work together for the peace, security, and well-being of their peoples.
Also participating in the event were Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Pareja, Congress' National Defense Commission Chairwoman Karol Paredes, Deputy Defense Policy Minister Walter Chavez, as well as Peruvian State authorities and defense sector representatives.
Publicado: 9/7/2026