President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski on Friday held a meeting with ambassadors of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries with diplomatic representations in Peru, the Government Palace's press office informed.
During the audience, the Head of State reported on the implementation of Peru's
Country Programme with the major bloc, and reiterated his administration's will to join the so-called "developed countries' club."
"Peru complies with the characteristics set out in the new [OECD] Council-approved framework to be invited to
join the organization," he said.
The statesman also reiterated the government's commitment to "carry on with reforms and
implement OECD's recommendations," which are crucial to the Executive's decision-making.
Joined by Second Vice-President Mercedes Araoz, Prime Minister Fernando Zavala and Foreign Affairs Minister Ricardo Luna, the leader exchanged opinions with the foreign diplomats.
The envoys, who represent 26 American, European and Asian OECD member countries, expressed their support to Peru's
accession goal.
The United States Embassy representative, for instance, recalled "President [Donald] Trump supports Peru's bid [to join OECD], and congratulates it on its Country Programme achievements."
Such stance was echoed by Mexican Ambassador Ernesto Campos, who noted his country "supports Peru's drive and interest in becoming an [OECD] member" and reiterated Mexico's "full support."
Similarly, Norwegian Ambassador to Peru
Beate Stiro said she would "convey Peru's achievements and progress to the OECD Council."
Peru pursues OECD membership
Founded in 1961,
OECD promotes policies to improve the economic and social well-being of populations around the world.
Thus, potential accession to the bloc would allow Peru to guarantee the compliance with public policies to boost economic, social and environmental growth.
In addition, full OECD membership would enable the exchange of experiences in prosperity-fostering strategies, as well as the contribution to competitiveness and ethics for the private sector.
Since 2014, Peru has been part of OECD's Country Programme, which prioritizes areas like economic growth, public governance, transparency, fight against corruption, human capital, productivity and the environment.
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