on Thursday highlighted the close relationship that Peru and Switzerland maintain.
"In diplomatic relations, Switzerland has been a very loyal friend, and Peru has always known how to reciprocate in the same manner," Minister Gonzalez-Olaechea expressed.
He said that, during this long diplomatic relationship, Peru learned from many Swiss examples regarding how to better manage freedom, democracy, and representativeness, categorizing fundamental rights.
The Peruvian government official particularly underscored the way Switzerland legislates, from the bottom up, all the way to Parliament.
In this regard, Minister Gonzalez-Olaechea mentioned the numerous referendums to consult about the expansion and conservation of green areas, plus the reconversion of industries.
The high-ranking official also specified that Switzerland knew how to make its neutrality a global brand.
"Switzerland has chosen not to adopt passive neutrality, but active, positive neutrality for peace, in accordance with the San Francisco Charter principles," he pointed out.
Documentary
Joined by his Swiss counterpart, Minister Gonzalez-Olaechea inaugurated the documentary and photo exhibition titled "Peru and Switzerland: 140 Years Together."
It highlights the most relevant milestones of the bilateral relationship, exchanges, and mutual contribution by their communities.
Previously, both dignitaries and their delegations held a working session where political, economic, judicial, environmental, cultural, regional, and multilateral issues were addressed.
This event took place at Peruvian Foreign Affairs Ministry's headquarters in the Peruvian capital, Lima.