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U.S. congratulates Peru for leadership in fight against corruption

Photo: AFP

18:31 | Lima, Apr. 14.

The United States congratulated Peru for its leadership in the fight against corruption, whose actions are not only developed in the Inca country but were shown at last year's Summit of the Americas in Lima, Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Nestor Popolizio announced on Saturday.

The diplomat said that such congratulations came during a meeting held today between Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the Government Palace in the nation's capital city.

"The Secretary of State (Mike Pompeo) congratulated President Martin Vizcarra for his leadership in the fight against corruption and, obviously, this fight is not only Peru's fight," Minister Popolizio expressed.

"They mentioned the result of the Summit of the Americas, held last year, in the Lima Commitment where the United States and Peru are allies in the fight against corruption at all levels, mainly at the international level," he added.

The joint press conference also addressed the fight against drug trafficking, and both countries agreed that the United States' cooperation is important to support the comprehensive and alternative development approach with eradication.

Likewise, he said President Martin Vizcarra informed of P eru's actions against illegal mining, particularly in the zone known as La Pampa, located in southeastern Madre de Dios region.

Venezuela

The meeting discussed the defense of democracy in the region in order to back the Venezuelan people, and this involves the support provided by Peru to Interim President Juan Guaido.

"… with the aim of consolidating it as Venezuela's transitional government, so free as well as democratic elections are called, and this involves the end of the dictatorship led by Nicolas Maduro," he stated.

Likewise, he noted the Lima Group member countries have been working strongly with the aim of pressuring and isolating Maduro so that a change can occur in Venezuela.

"We are going to continue working at the Lima Group and other groups to isolate Maduro's regime. I want to thank Secretary Mike Pompeo's visit and, above all, highlight the excellent level of bilateral relations," he added.

FTA

According to Popolizio, the meeting saw participants discussing the United States-Peru Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force 10 years ago.

Trip

The chief of U.S. diplomacy arrived in Lima on Saturday. Previously, he visited Chile and Paraguay. His next stop will be in Cucuta (Colombia).

In this sense, the United States remains a steady and enduring partner in the Hemisphere and works with regional allies to advance prosperity, security, and freedom.

Reuniones del Presidente @MartinVizcarraC y del Canciller @NestorPopolizio con el Secretario de Estado de los Estados Unidos de América, @SecPompeo https://t.co/s8WlhVE4ai pic.twitter.com/KhHVwdfjlP
— Cancillería Perú???? (@CancilleriaPeru) 13 de abril de 2019