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Peru's FA Minister meets with U.S. Secretary of State

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

18:13 | San Francisco (U.S.), Nov. 14.

Within the framework of APEC Economic Leaders' Week, Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday held a working meeting at which they highlighted the excellent level of bilateral relations existing between both countries.

The two authorities reaffirmed their agreements in the defense and protection of human rights and democracy, as well as the respect for international law.

Likewise, the dignitaries talked about priority issues on the bilateral agenda, such as the strengthening of cooperation on migratory issues, security, and against illicit drug trafficking, as well as the deepening of economic relations.

In this sense, they agreed to begin works to hold the first meeting of High-Level Political Dialogue Mechanism between both countries in 2024.

Foreign Affairs Minister Gonzalez-Olaechea and U.S. Secretary of State Blinken highlighted the importance of the handover of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Presidency to Peru and the joint work that both economies carry out in this bloc.

Finally, within the framework of a complex international situation, both authorities discussed topics of interest on the regional and international agenda.

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Publicado: 14/11/2023