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Colombia to deliver 30 tons of humanitarian aid, four helicopters to Peru

AREQUIPA-PERU ENERO 27. Los presidentes de  Perú, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski,  y de Colombia , Juan Manuel Santos suscribieron la Declaración Presidencial en el marco del III Gabinete Binacional.
Foto: ANDINA/Carlos Lezama

AREQUIPA-PERU ENERO 27. Los presidentes de Perú, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, y de Colombia , Juan Manuel Santos suscribieron la Declaración Presidencial en el marco del III Gabinete Binacional. Foto: ANDINA/Carlos Lezama

14:11 | Lima, Mar. 19.

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced his country will send 30 tons of humanitarian assistance and four helicopters to Peru to help natural disaster-affected victims.

In a Twitter post on Sunday, the Colombian leader reiterated his sympathy for President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski and the people of Peru.


Not long ago, Mr. Kuczynski had affirmed he was coordinating international assistance to address emergency caused by heavy rains, landslides and flooding in Peru.

He referred to a call he received from his Colombian counterpart, who expressed willingness to support Peru in such a difficult moment.

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Published: 3/19/2017