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Peru: New Foreign Affairs Minister sworn in

16:27 | Lima, Nov. 7.

The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Tuesday afternoon administered the oath of office to Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea Franco, who has become the new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru.

Thus, Gonzalez-Olaechea Franco replaces Ana Cecilia Gervasi Diaz, who stepped down from the post last Monday.

During the ceremony, held at the Government Palace, the new Foreign Affairs Minister swore that he will perform his duties without committing corruption.

The event saw the participation of Cabinet Chief Alberto Otarola, State ministers, and ex-Foreign Affairs Minister Ana Cecilia Gervasi.

Gonzalez-Olaechea is a political and international relations expert.

Resignation

Prime Minister Alberto Otarola on Monday afternoon confirmed the resignation of Gervasi Diaz.

As is known, she had been serving as the sector's head since December 10, 2022.


His resignation was tendered on Monday and made public a few minutes after Ana Cecilia Gervasi had stepped down from the post of Peruvian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Published: 11/7/2023