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Peru President meets with Canada Governor General

16:48 | Lima, Jul. 25.

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Thursday welcomed Canadian Governor General Julie Payette to the Government Palace in the capital city of Lima.

The officials held a private meeting on the occasion.

Payette is currently in the South American country to attend the official inauguration of the Lima 2019 Pan American Games on July 26

According to the Canadian Embassy in Peru, the Governor General is very committed to sports, as she is a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee's Women in Sport Commission

In this sense, the visit of the engineer and former astronaut is aimed at supporting the Canadian athletes who will compete in the mega-sports event. 

The Head of State was joined by Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Nestor Popolizio.

For its part, the Canadian delegation was composed of Ambassador to Peru Gwyneth Kutz.

It should be noted this year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Peru and Canada. 

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Published: 7/25/2019