15:17 | Port Royal (Jamaica), Mar. 26.
Peruvian Navy's BAP Union sailing training ship has arrived in Port Royal, Jamaica, as part of the VIEX 2023-2024 training journey abroad for naval cadets.
Via social media on Tuesday morning, the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that, upon arrival, BAP Union was welcomed by Peruvian Ambassador to Jamaica Mario Lopez Chavarri.
Moreover, the event was also attended by local authorities.
It should be noted that Jamaican music and dances were performed as part of the welcome.
The Peruvian ship is expected to have sailed around the world in approximately 309 days, during which it will visit 20 ports in 16 countries across five continents.
This epic voyage not only honors the maritime traditions of Peru, but also celebrates international cooperation and friendship with the seas and nations, confirming Peru's identity as an oceanic country.
(END) NDP/RMB
Published: 3/26/2024