In this regard, the Cabinet member underlined that Peru's foreign policy remains solid and firm, and continues to coordinate with other countries in the region so as to promote the recovery of democracy and the protection of fundamental rights in that country.
"We are a country that respects the rule of law, the institutional framework, and the Constitution. We will never side with dictators or dictatorial governments," he stated during his participation at Congress' Foreign Affairs Commission on Monday.
Likewise, the minister noted that the Peruvian Government does not recognize the proclamation of Nicolas Maduro as President of Venezuela.
"The (electoral) records have not been shown, and it is not that Peru requests this, it is mandated by Venezuelan law. That constitutes fraud and is why we do not recognize it, because we cannot materially recognize that electoral act and the proclamation of Nicolas Maduro as President of Venezuela," he indicated.
"What Peru has always done is to abide by and scrupulously respect international law, which states that the declaration of a president-elect is the exclusive authority of the electoral body of the country where the election was held," he pointed out.
The Foreign Affairs Minister noted that the stance expressed before Congress regarding the serious situation in Venezuela is shared by the Peruvian President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, and other high-ranking officials.