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Peru's FA Min meets with IDB, WOLA and Inter-American Dialogue members

16:06 | Washington D.C. (U.S.), Feb. 1.

Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Ana Cecilia Gervasi on Wednesday met with Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.

On its official Twitter account, the government agency stated that Gervasi and Goldfajn agreed on the importance of continuing to foster the cooperation and technical assistance of said institution in Peru.

Likewise, the Ministry said that the IDB has reiterated its willingness to collaborate with Peru's Pro-Tempore Presidencies of the Andean Community and the Pacific Alliance on issues related to micro- and small-sized enterprises (MSEs), digital integration, tourism, and trade.

In addition, the two authorities discussed the project promoted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to preserve the Amazon forest.


Human Rights

On the other hand, the Ministry's social media channels reported on the meeting held between the Foreign Affairs sector's head and the President of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), Carolina Jimenez, with whom she discussed the political and social situation in the country.

Said meeting, which saw the participation of WOLA Senior Fellow Jo-Marie Burt, served to show Peru's willingness to engage in dialogue and commitment with human rights. 


Inter-American Dialogue

Moreover, Minister Gervasi held a meeting with Inter-American Dialogue officers to provide updated information on the political situation in Peru. 

At the gathering, the participants widely spoke about the challenges faced by Peru and the region.

They also agreed on the importance of seeking dialogue spaces.

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Published: 2/1/2023