LIMA, Oct 8 (NNN-ANDINA) — Pres Pedro Castillo held a working meeting with the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Antony Blinken, at which issues such as the bilateral relationship, the fight against drug trafficking, the migration situation, food security, democratic governance, among others, were addressed.
Blinken’s visit to Peru takes place within the framework of his participation in the 52nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) held in the Peruvian capital, Lima, from October 5 to 7.
On this occasion, the hosting country’s Head of State was joined by a delegation made up of Peru’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Cesar Landa; the Permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), Manuel Rodriguez Cuadros; and the Permanent Representative to the OAS, Harold Forsyth.
Also representing the Peruvian side were the Foreign Affairs Ministry’s General Director for the Americas Section, Carlos Chocano; the Director for the North America Section, Miguel Samanez; and the Ministerial Office Cabinet Chief, Edgard Perez.
For its part, the United States’ delegation included U.S. Ambassador to Peru, Lisa Kenna; Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian A. Nichols; and National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere, Juan Gonzalez.
Blinken was also accompanied by the State Department’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Tom Sullivan; Executive Assistant to the Secretary of State, Courtney Beale; and State Department Spokesman, Ned Price.
During the Thursday meeting, the commitment of both nations to work in favor of democratic governance and the protection of human rights as principles that characterize Peru and the United States was highlighted.
Similarly, the President and the Secretary of State agreed to eradicate inequality of any type, work in favor of public health policies throughout the region, and reaffirm the right to education.
Later, during a press conference, the U.S. official stressed that there is a work plan to achieve goals which benefit the people —in terms of food security, climate change, access to energy, fertilizers, and migration control.
Furthermore, he thanked Peru for its commitment to holding the 52nd OAS General Assembly in person, as well as for welcoming various delegations from the Americas. — NNN-ANDINA
