:quality(85)//cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/423DQ5CAFBAPJJRTSD77NIU2RM.jpg "The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked members of the Pacific Alliance to maintain their pragmatism without politicization 1")
Given the recent diplomatic impasses that have arisen with the government of Mexico, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peruthrough its official Twitter account, reported that the South American country reaffirms its commitment to the continuity of the work of the Pacific Alliance.
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“(…) Of which founding objectives y 2030 strategic vision they seek the progress and well-being of the citizens of Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru,” remarked the diplomatic entity by referring to this regional integration mechanism which has been operating for almost 12 years.
The pronouncement of Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is given within the framework of what is expressed by the President of the Republic, Dina Boluartewhen he pointed out that the international relationships of the country return to calm, but Mexico has yet to cede the presidency For now of the aforementioned trading bloc.
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“I believe that a political gaze cannot close the development path of our brothers and sisters which includes this bloc of the Pacific Alliance“said the head of state during a press conference.
Likewise, the Chancellery He stressed that many efforts have been made with the partners of this mechanism, with a view to transferring the presidency to Peru. For now after Mexico completes its annual period beginning in January 2022.
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This afternoon, the President of the Republic met with the political leaders of Somos Perú and Fuerza Popular, with whom she discussed various issues in the face of the crisis that the country is going through.
“By reaffirming the values that inspired its creation, and as a founding member, Peru challenges the members of the Pacific Alliance to preserve its pragmatism without politicization, which has enabled significant achievements in terms of integration and economic-trade cooperation, since its creation,” the diplomatic institution said.
Also Ministry of Foreign Relations expressed his gratitude to Business Council of the Pacific Alliance (CEAP)whose presidency has already been transferred to Peru, due to its willingness to work with the presidency For now of the country and for his attachment to the legal institutionality of the bloc.
This morning the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ana Cecilia Gervasiheld a meeting with the President For now the Peruvian chapter of the Business Council of the Pacific Alliance (CEAP), Rosa Bueno, and its members the Chamber of Commerce of Lima (CCL), Comex Peru, ADEX, Confiep and the National Society of Industries (SNI).
When meeting with professional associations, the commitment of Chancellery and the private sector with the continuity of the work of the Pacific Alliance, and the support of the Peruvian government to the Objectives of CEAP in 2023 to strengthen Mipymes, work-study training, digital talents and entrepreneurship for women and young people.
At the beginning of February, after his swearing in as President For now from CEAP, Rosa BuenoIn his speech, he pointed out that the private sector in Peru will continue to work together to consolidate the advantages that Pacific Alliance that it generates for the citizens of the four member countries of this bloc.
In this sense, Bueno said that currently this regional integration mechanism supposes new challenges due to the political circumstances faced by member countries. Therefore, he indicated that it was necessary strengthen common values who encouraged the start of this process, as well as guided the respect for democracy, free private initiative, the free market and commercial integration.
“Peru’s commitment extends to Pacific Alliance as an engine of development and change, especially in the current situation of the countries that make up this bloc. We must emphasize that integration cannot have ideologies, we must trust that Peru will resolve its challenges within the framework of the rule of law and the Constitution,” the executive said.
At his usual morning press conference, the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO)said he would consult with Latin American countries in the river group if he gives up the presidency of the Pacific Alliance and Peru.
“I will instruct the Foreign Secretary to inform the members of the river group what are we doing, because I don’t want to hand over to a government that I consider fallacious. Let the members decide river band“said the Mexican president.
“We are going to notify, inform, see what their opinion is. If they say ‘pass the presidency’, we will do it, but I am going to hold the consultation because I do not want to legitimize a blow either. ‘State,’ AMLO added.
He river group It is a permanent regional mechanism for consultation and political agreement which, in addition to Mexico and Peru, includes Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Panama, Uruguay and Venezuela.