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Peru President: Hollande's visit sets a milestone

15:46 | Lima, Feb. 23.

The visit of French President Francois Hollande consolidates Peru-France bilateral relations and sets a milestone in the history of both nations, Peruvian President Ollanta Humala affirmed on Tuesday.

"It’s been almost 52 years since the last time Peru received an official visit from a French Republic Head of State; it consolidates bilateral relations, which have never been as solid as they are,” the top official said.

Likewise, he highlighted efforts by both strategic partner nations, as well as the foundations built with the purpose of reaching binding agreements on the fight against global warming.

Remarks were made following the agreements signing ceremony and joint statement by both Presidents at Lima's Government Palace facilities.

"We have shown [the world] we can lay foundation for the largest alliance currently built by mankind if we unite the world to raise awareness and reach binding agreements to fight against warming," he assured.

In this sense, he mentioned the first steps towards that goal were made at Lima-based COP20 Paris COP21.

Mr. Humala congratulated his homologue over the mega-event organization despite terror attacks carried out in the French capital days before the conference

According to the Peruvian President, the Paris Summit allowed Heads of State to convey a message reaffirming solidarity and major causes cannot give in to terror or blackmail.

Similarly, he stressed agreements and the joint declaration signed this afternoon by both nations' representatives, as well as the strengthening of the national scholarship system.

Mr. Humala also mentioned Peru will enter the "space era" led by France and relying on the satellite to be acquired from the said country.

Likewise, he noted the South American country offers French businessmen —who arrived along with Mr. Hollande— a macroeconomic framework which ensures confidence and stability based on clear rules aimed to continue creating jobs, wealth and improving quality of life.

Peru’s top official also noted the meeting served to review the world’s current situation, economic slowdown and political risks, such as the destabilization process in Northern Africa and the Middle East.

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Published: 2/23/2016