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Peru's Defense Min continues meeting with high-ranking officials in U.S.

Photo: Twitter/Ministry of Defense of Peru

Photo: Twitter/Ministry of Defense of Peru

14:18 | Washington D.C. (U.S.), Aug. 9.

On the second day of activities on American soil, Peruvian Defense Minister Jorge Chavez Cresta held a meeting with United States Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Mark Wells.


Last Tuesday, the Cabinet member fulfilled an intense work agenda in the U.S. capital, where he met with various high-ranking officials specialized in matters of security and national defense.

The government official began his activities by visiting the Inter-American Defense College, where he discussed with its Director, Major General Richard J. Heitkamp, important cooperation topics to strengthen the development of Peruvian military personnel capabilities.


Afterwards, Minister Chavez Cresta was greeted by National Defense University President, U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Michael T. Plehn, at the headquarters of said educational institution.


Subsequently, the Peruvian Cabinet member met with Ruben Lopez, Deputy Director of the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies whose programs address current security challenges, such as defense governance, transnational threats, and human rights.



On this occasion, the Peruvian high-ranking official also signed the Book of Distinguished Guests at the House of the Soldier.


During the meeting, it was announced that Peru will host the MECODEX hemispheric exercise aimed at responding to natural disasters.

The event will take place in the first half of 2024, which denotes recognition of Peru's leadership in this matter.


Moreover, Minister Chavez Cresta arrived at the Pentagon to meet with General Daniel R. Hokanson, the 29th Chief of the National Guard Bureau, with whom the Peruvian government official explored various areas of cooperation such as disaster risk management.

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Published: 8/9/2023
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