08:33 | Santiago (Chile), Oct. 9.
The
Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs managed the repatriation of 10 people, including compatriots and their families, from Lebanon to Peru.
The fellow citizens arrived safe and sound in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday, on a humanitarian flight by the Chilean Air Force.
"Peru reiterates its gratitude to the Government of Chile for this demonstration of fraternal bilateral cooperation," the ministry expressed on the X platform.
The government agency on Monday evening detailed that among those repatriated were a pregnant woman and four minors.
"In a humanitarian and consular cooperation operation between friendly countries, involving the Foreign Affairs Ministries of Peru and Chile, as well as their diplomatic and consular missions in Lebanon, 10 Peruvians residing in that country have been evacuated on a Chilean Air Force plane," the initial statement indicated.
In this regard, the Peruvian Government expressed its high appreciation and gratitude to the Republic of Chile for this gesture, which strengthens the brotherhood and solidarity ties between both nations.
"This action also highlights the importance of international cooperation in times of crisis and the shared commitment to support our fellow citizens abroad," the statement added.
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Published: 10/9/2024