Peru and the
Organization of American States (OAS) have signed a joint declaration and two agreements to develop the capacity of micro, small and medium-sized companies (MSMEs), as well as to advance the Inter-American Multidimensional Security Agenda, in accordance with the mandates adopted by the
General Assembly and the
Permanent Council of the OAS.
In addition, the declaration states that both Peru and the OAS will continue working to advance the regulations that recognize the existence of rare diseases and that seek to guarantee access to health and the rights of those affected by them.
In his speech, Minister Maurtua stressed Peru's continuous progress in the relationship with the OAS, in favor of democracy, human rights, security, and development.
"I wish to convey the Peruvian Government's firm conviction that these new agreements and the Joint Declaration will help achieve a high level of cooperation that will result in the well-being and development of the country, particularly of the most vulnerable," he said.
Noting that the OAS is the cornerstone of the Inter-American system for the protection and promotion of democracy, the government official recalled that the
Inter-American Democratic Charter was adopted at the request of Peru just over 20 years ago.
"Consequently, today we reaffirm the importance of recognizing institutional legitimacy and transparency in political processes, with a view to strengthening the mechanisms that sustain them, always respecting unrestrictedly the popular will," he remarked.
(END) NDP/JCR/RMB/MVB
Published: 12/1/2021