emphasized the need for a unified voice in Latin America and the Caribbean to confront the region's major challenges.
The Cabinet member emphasized that the threats of transnational organized crime, climate change, and social inequality require joint and decisive action, which should be a priority on the regional agenda.
The high-ranking official stated that a united and strong CELAC is indispensable for fostering the development, peace, and well-being of our nations in the current global context.
In this regard, Minister Schialer reiterated that phenomena such as drug trafficking, human smuggling, and arms smuggling represent some of the main threats to democratic governance and sustainable development.
He highlighted that this phenomenon employs methods that cause terror, so the absence of consensus within CELAC "is not an option" and requires a coordinated and united response from the region.
Moreover, Monday's ministerial meeting served to align visions ahead of the upcoming CELAC-European Union Summit.
Similarly, he underscored the importance of adopting at the summit an ambitious political declaration and a realistic work program that addresses populations' real needs.
On Monday, Minister Schialer participated alongside President Boluarte in an intensive agenda of activities.
These included the high-level meetings commemorating the UN's 80th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, plus a working lunch organized by the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom and the Ibero-American Business Alliance Council (CEAPI).