underscored on Friday that the Peruvian Government respects the principles of international law, such as the 1954 Caracas Convention on Diplomatic Asylum, and always acts in the national interest.
"We are an institutional government, which means we respect not only laws at the local and domestic levels, but also the principles of international law. In this specific case, we respect the 1954 Caracas Convention on Diplomatic Asylum," Espa stated.
The minister explained that the restoration of relations with Mexico was made possible thanks to ongoing coordination and communication with its Foreign Affairs Ministry.
In that regard, he thanked Brazil's Foreign Affairs Ministry for assuming the representation of the Mexican Embassy's interests in Peru following the severance of diplomatic relations, as well as the professionalism of the Peruvian diplomatic service.
The Cabinet member also confirmed that the former Prime Minister left Peru for Mexico last midnight.
Minister Espa said her departure took place without any issues.
Similarly, he thanked the Ministries of Defense and Interior for their support in this case.
Lastly, the Cabinet member said that the national interest prevailed "above all else" in restoring diplomatic relations with Mexico.
"Above all else, we must defend the national interest. We must act with patriotism and with love for Peru. In this case, there was a convergence of interests, a desire on the part of Mexico's Foreign Affairs Ministry and on the part of President (Keiko) Fujimori's Government for our two sister nations to become closer," Espa said in remarks to TV Peru from Colombia.
"That convergence has made this announcement possible in a relatively short period of time," he concluded.
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