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New Permanent Representative of Peru to the OAS Presents Credentials
October 25, 2016
Photo: OAS
Ambassador Ana Rosa Valdivieso today presented to the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, the credentials that accredit her as Permanent Representative of Peru to the hemispheric institution.
In her remarks during the ceremony, Ambassador Valdivieso expressed the will of Peru to continue to support the principles governing the Organization and to strengthen political dialogue leading to concrete action. "Our country has been guided permanently by a spirit of unity and conciliation in the Hemisphere," she said, and added that at the OAS, her country "will continue to promote the definitive consolidation of democracy in the region and continue to promote dialogue in a climate of peace."
For his part, Secretary General Almagro welcomed Ambassador Valdivieso, recalling the important role that Peru has historically played in the framework of the Organization and highlighting its contribution the adoption of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. " Peru is a very active country in the international arena, with strong ties within the Inter-American system, but also with Asia, Europe, and Africa. The presence of Peru is always powerful, is crucial," said Almagro.