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Possibilities for Peru-U.S. cooperation in face of Global El Niño phenomenon analyzed

Photo: Twitter/Ministry of Defense of Peru

09:41 | Washington D.C. (U.S.), Aug. 11.

Peruvian Defense Minister Jorge Chavez Cresta on Thursday met with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell —as part of his working visit to the United States of America.

During this meeting, they analyzed the important possibilities of U.S. cooperation with Peru to enhance our country's response capacity against the impacts of an imminent Global El Niño phenomenon, the Ministry of Defense (Mindef) reported.

Likewise, Criswell showed Chavez the infrastructure of this federal agency, which is in charge of managing emergencies throughout the United States.

Las importantes posibilidades de cooperación estadounidense para mejorar la capacidad de respuesta del Perú frente al inminente Niño Global fueron analizadas durante la reunión del ministro @JChavezCresta con la jefa de la @fema, Deanne Criswell. pic.twitter.com/s2ZtpOqh6f
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 10, 2023

The Peruvian delegation was also composed of Joint Command of the Armed Forces Chief, Army General Manuel Gomez de La Torre; Air Force Commander General Alfonso Artadi; and Peruvian Ambassador to the U.S. Gustavo Meza-Cuadra.

La señora @FEMA_Deanne, mostró al ministro Chavez la infraestructura de esta agencia federal encargada de administrar las emergencias en todo el territorio de EE.UU. Acompañaron al ministro el embajador del Perú, Gustavo Meza-Cuadra, y los titulares del @CCFFAA_PERU y la @fapperu pic.twitter.com/U0qVlECvVe
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 10, 2023

Following a fruitful visit by the Minister of Defense to the US, Peru continues to strengthen the ties of cooperation to secure peace and prosperity for both our countries and peoples. Common efforts in the fight against drugs and organized crime were renewed. @MindefPeru pic.twitter.com/jqLCs9lHUP
— Embassy of Peru - US (@PeruInTheUSA) August 11, 2023

Previously, Defense Minister Jorge Chavez Cresta held a meeting with

Special Assistant to the U.S. President and National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere, Juan Gonzalez.

Within this framework, Gonzalez highlighted the defense of institutionality that Peru has showcased.

Continuando con su agenda de trabajo en los EE.UU., el ministro @JChavezCresta fue recibido por el asesor principal en temas de Seguridad y Defensa de la @WhiteHouse, Juan Gonzalez, quien destacó la defensa de la institucionalidad que ha demostrado el Perú. pic.twitter.com/OpA1gVpIMy
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 10, 2023

Wednesday

Last Wednesday, Minister Chavez Cresta met with United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere Daniel P. Erikson in Washington, D.C.

Various defense cooperation opportunities between Peru and the U.S. were discussed at the important gathering.

Diversas oportunidades de cooperación en materia de Defensa entre el Perú y los EE.UU. fueron analizadas en una importante reunión entre el ministro @JChavezCresta y el Subsecretario Adjunto para el Hemisferio Occidental del @DeptofDefense, Daniel P. Erikson. pic.twitter.com/Tm9D7GFZmF
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 9, 2023

Also representing the North American country at the event were Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Stabilization Policy, James Saenz; and Deputy Director for Western Hemisphere Political-Military Affairs in the Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Brigadier General Gregory A. Krane.

In turn, the Peruvian delegation was composed of Joint Command of the Armed Forces Chief, Army General Manuel Gomez de La Torre; Air Force Commander, General Alfonso Artadi; and Peruvian Ambassador to the U.S. Gustavo Meza-Cuadra.

En la importante cita también estuvieron presentes el Subsecretario de Políticas Antinarcóticos, Jim Saenz y el Vicedirector de Asuntos Político-militares del Hemisferio Occidental, Brigadier General Gregory A. Krane, además de los titulares del @CCFFAA_PERU y la @fapperu. pic.twitter.com/hZSHICRP6e
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 9, 2023

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

#AHORA En su segundo día en Washington, el ministro @JChavezCresta se reúne en el @StateDept con el Subsecretario Adjunto para Asuntos del Hemisferio Occidental, Mark Wells. Lo acompañan el Jefe del @CCFFAA_PERU y el Comandante General de la @fapperu. pic.twitter.com/mopntMUAfS
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 9, 2023

Tuesday

The Peruvian government official began his activities in the U.S. last Tuesday 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.

#AHORA El ministro @JChavezCresta inició su agenda de trabajo en EE.UU. con una visita al @IADC_CID, donde abordó con su director, el Mayor General Richard Heitkamp, importantes temas de cooperación para fortalecer el desarrollo de capacidades de nuestro personal militar. pic.twitter.com/5Lu6Bx1EMQ
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 8, 2023

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.

En la sede del @WJPerryCenter, el ministro @JChavezCresta recibe el saludo del Teniente General Mike Plehn, presidente de la Universidad Nacional de Defensa de los Estados Unidos. pic.twitter.com/cgs7ri5Bv3
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 8, 2023

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.

Posteriormente, se reunió con Rubén López, subdirector del @WJPerryCenter, importante institución cuyos programas abordan los retos actuales de seguridad como la gobernanza de la defensa, amenazas transnacionales y derechos humanos. pic.twitter.com/9NlpZVMtH9
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 8, 2023

Afterwards, Minister Chavez Cresta held a meeting with Inter-American Defense Board Council of Delegates Chairman, Mexican Army Brigadier General Marco Antonio Alvarez Reyes.

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

En su tercera reunión en Washington, el ministro @JChavezCresta sostuvo un encuentro con el presidente del Consejo de Delegados de la @jid_iadb, general de brigada Ejército Mexicano, Marco Antonio Álvarez Reyes y firmó el Libro de Visitantes Distinguidos en La Casa del Soldado. pic.twitter.com/W2bWBOKWSQ
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 8, 2023

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.

Durante la cita, se anunció que el Perú será sede del ejercicio hemisférico de respuesta ante desastres naturales MECODEX que se realizará el primer semestre de 2024, lo que representa un reconocimiento al liderazgo del Perú en esta materia. pic.twitter.com/OV3QhpaAoN
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 8, 2023

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.

Culminando la recargada agenda de su primer día en Washington, el ministro @JChavezCresta llegó hasta el Pentágono para reunirse con el jefe de la Guardia Nacional, General Dan Hokanson, con quien exploró diversos ámbitos de cooperación como en la gestión de riesgo de desastres. pic.twitter.com/6TCCxaGsg8
— Mindef Perú (@MindefPeru) August 9, 2023

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Published: 8/11/2023

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