Peru’s President Ollanta Humala participated today in a ceremony commemorating the first year since the Hague-based International Court of Justice issued the ruling on the maritime dispute between Peruvians and Chileans.
To this end, the government had invited politicians, heads of State branches, regional and local authorities, and representatives from national organizations, among others.
The event kicked off at 11:30 A.M. at Lima’s main square located in front of the Government Palace in Lima, where some rostrums have been built for attendees.
“Peruvian President Ollanta Humala is pleased to invite you to attend the ceremony commemorating the first anniversary of the ruling issued by the Hague-based International Court of Justice regarding maritime dispute held between Peru and Chile, scheduled on Tuesday, January 27, 2015,” stated an invitation.
Among the guests were former presidents: Alejandro Toledo Manrique, as well as Congress Chairwoman Ana Maria Solorzano, the head of the Judiciary Victor Ticona Postigo, Prime Minister Ana Jara and Foreign Affairs minister Gonzalo Gutierrez.
Also attending the ceremony were congress members, representatives from political parties, former foreign ministers, diplomats, as well as civil, religious and military authorities.
In January 2014, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague awarded Peru over 50,000 square kilometers of maritime rights as result of a maritime dispute held between Peru and Chile.
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Published: 1/27/2015