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UN Representative for Human Rights to visit Peru from January 18 to 20

10:34 | Lima, Jan. 5.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has confirmed that Christian Salazar, Director of the Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division at his office, will arrive in Peru on an official visit, in response to an invitation made by the Peruvian Government.

According to the Permanent Representation of Peru in Geneva, the official visit to the South American country will take place from January 18 to 20.

On those days, Salazar is expected to hold meetings with the President of the Republic Dina Boluarte and other high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Alberto Otarola and Foreign Affairs Minister Ana Cecilia Gervasi.

In a recent private meeting between Volker Türk and Ambassador Luis Chuquihuara —the Permanent Representative of Peru to International Organizations in Geneva— they discussed the country's political situation and the constitutional transition of power in Peru.

In said conversation, they agreed that President Boluarte assumed office in a constitutional and legitimate manner with full respect for the rule of law and democratic institutions of Peru. 

Similarly, Ambassador Chuquihuara conveyed the Peruvian Government's political will to guarantee social peace in the country and ensure respect for all citizens' human rights.

For his part, Türk expressed his understanding of the situation in the country, as well as his commitment to continue cooperating with Peru.

In addition, he noted the Peruvian Government's will and commitment to comply with its obligations and international standards in the field of human rights, stressing that eventual excesses should be investigated in accordance with the law and independently.

(END) NDP/MRCA/CVC/RMB/MVB

Published: 1/5/2023
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