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U.S. and Peru sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

11:04 | Lima, Aug. 30.

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment, Jose W. Fernandez, and Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Peru on critical minerals.

The signing ceremony took place in Lima, Peru, on Thursday during 
Under Secretary Fernandez's travel to Lima for bilateral engagements with the Peruvian Government.

The MoU signifies the commitment from both governments to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chains

It sets the direction for further collaboration in critical mineral resource sector governance, investment, and global supply chain security.

By signing this document, the United States and Peru advance our common interest in diversifying and securing global critical minerals supply chains.

Editor's note: Information provided by the U.S. State Department.

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Publicado: 30/8/2024