The
Peruvian Ministry of Defense reported that his
presence was aimed at strengthening cooperation ties in the field of defense and national security between the two countries.
The ceremony took place in Doral, Florida, on Thursday.
At this event,
U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey was recognized as the
new commander of SOUTHCOM, succeeding Laura Richardson, who retired after nearly 40 years of service.
Through the aforementioned military body, Peru and the United States cooperate in aspects such as military exercises, disaster risk management, technological assistance, training, among others.
The
Peruvian Ministry of Defense noted that
such meetings and ceremonies strengthen the strategic relationship between both countries, allowing for continuous cooperation in defense and security.
The Chief of the Joint Command of the Peruvian Armed Forces, David Ojeda, also participated in the ceremony.
Authorized trip
Minister Astudillo's trip to the United States was authorized by Supreme Resolution No. 231-2024-PCM.
It emphasized that these activities in the North American country are of institutional interest to strengthen mutual trust.
This trip did not incur any expenses to the Peruvian treasury, as the costs were covered by the U.S. Government.