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Peru: Head of State attends Chile's presidential swearing-in ceremony

Photo: AFP

Photo: AFP

12:41 | Valparaiso (Chile), Mar. 11.

The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo attended the inauguration ceremony of Chilean President Gabriel Boric at the National Congress headquarters on Friday.

The top official was joined by First Lady Lilia Paredes, who accompanies him on this visit to Chile.

Once the ceremony was over, President Boric greeted his Peruvian counterpart, as well as other Heads of State and Government.

President Castillo also received greetings from outgoing counterpart Sebastian Piñera.


He also expressed his desire that this new stage will consolidate the integration efforts with Peru.

Bilateral relations

Relations between Peru and Chile are at the highest level and rely on a bilateral agenda with a diverse thematic and cooperation.

The Presidential Meeting and Binational Cabinet are the main mechanism for political dialogue and coordination between both countries.

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Published: 3/11/2022