have reaffirmed their decision to strengthen the bilateral relationship in areas of common interest for the two countries.
According to the Peruvian Foreign Affairs Ministry, both authorities reiterated their willingness to strengthen the relationship in areas of common interest.
The development of border populations, security and defense cooperation, the
fight against corruption, as well as economic integration and trade openness were discussed at the event.
Therefore, they agreed on the need to schedule a presidential meeting in the border area with the aim of deepening the ties towards a shared future.
Progress
Within this framework, they welcomed the restructuring process of the bilateral border integration mechanisms and the signing by both nations' Defense Ministries of a Declaration of Intent to strengthen cooperation in naval matters.
In addition, they assessed the options to increase connectivity, bilateral trade, and tourism with emphasis on those measures that benefit border regions.