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Peru expresses condolences over passing of former French President

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09:00 | Lima, Dec. 4.

Peru deeply laments the death of former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, the South American country's Foreign Affairs Ministry has reported.

The government institution described the deceased person as a great politician and statesman, who will be remembered for the liberal and modernist reforms implemented during his time in office.

It also highlighted his efforts to strengthen European integration.

According to AFP, former President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing died from COVID-19 at age 94 in the Loire region last Wednesday. 

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Publicado: 4/12/2020