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Peru's Defense Minister meets with high-ranking officers in U.S.

Photo: Twitter/Ministry of Defense of Peru

09:40 | Washington D.C. (U.S.), Aug. 9.

Peruvian Defense Minister Jorge Chavez Cresta on Tuesday fulfilled an intense work agenda in Washington, D.C., where he met with various high-ranking officials specialized in matters of security and national defense.

The Cabinet member began his activities by visiting the Inter-American Defense College, where he discussed with its Director, Major General Richard J. Heitkamp, important cooperation topics to strengthen the development of Peruvian military personnel capabilities.

#AHORA El ministro @JChavezCresta inició su agenda de trabajo en EE.UU. con una visita al @IADC_CID, donde abordó con su director, el Mayor General Richard Heitkamp, importantes temas de cooperación para fortalecer el desarrollo de capacidades de nuestro personal militar. pic.twitter.com/5Lu6Bx1EMQ
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 8, 2023

Afterwards, Minister Chavez Cresta was greeted by National Defense University President, U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Michael T. Plehn, at the headquarters of said educational institution.

En la sede del @WJPerryCenter, el ministro @JChavezCresta recibe el saludo del Teniente General Mike Plehn, presidente de la Universidad Nacional de Defensa de los Estados Unidos. pic.twitter.com/cgs7ri5Bv3
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 8, 2023

Subsequently, the Peruvian Cabinet member met with Ruben Lopez, Deputy Director of the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies whose programs address current security challenges, such as defense governance, transnational threats, and human rights.

Posteriormente, se reunió con Rubén López, subdirector del @WJPerryCenter, importante institución cuyos programas abordan los retos actuales de seguridad como la gobernanza de la defensa, amenazas transnacionales y derechos humanos. pic.twitter.com/9NlpZVMtH9
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 8, 2023

Afterwards, Minister Chavez Cresta held a meeting with Inter-American Defense Board Council of Delegates Chairman, Mexican Army Brigadier General Marco Antonio Alvarez Reyes.

On this occasion, the Peruvian high-ranking official also signed the Book of Distinguished Guests at the House of the Soldier.

En su tercera reunión en Washington, el ministro @JChavezCresta sostuvo un encuentro con el presidente del Consejo de Delegados de la @jid_iadb, general de brigada Ejército Mexicano, Marco Antonio Álvarez Reyes y firmó el Libro de Visitantes Distinguidos en La Casa del Soldado. pic.twitter.com/W2bWBOKWSQ
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 8, 2023

During the meeting, it was announced that Peru will host the MECODEX hemispheric exercise aimed at responding to natural disasters.

The event will take place in the first half of 2024, which denotes recognition of Peru's leadership in this matter.

Durante la cita, se anunció que el Perú será sede del ejercicio hemisférico de respuesta ante desastres naturales MECODEX que se realizará el primer semestre de 2024, lo que representa un reconocimiento al liderazgo del Perú en esta materia. pic.twitter.com/OV3QhpaAoN
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 8, 2023

Finally, Minister Chavez Cresta arrived at the Pentagon to meet with General Daniel R. Hokanson, the 29th Chief of the National Guard Bureau, with whom the Peruvian government official explored various areas of cooperation such as disaster risk management.

Culminando la recargada agenda de su primer día en Washington, el ministro @JChavezCresta llegó hasta el Pentágono para reunirse con el jefe de la Guardia Nacional, General Dan Hokanson, con quien exploró diversos ámbitos de cooperación como en la gestión de riesgo de desastres. pic.twitter.com/6TCCxaGsg8
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 9, 2023

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Publicado: 9/8/2023