Antony J. Blinken 71st U.S. Secretary of State | Official Website
The Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Peru released a joint statement on May 9, 2024, marking the occasion of their first High-Level Dialogue held in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Peruvian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Peter Camino led the inaugural dialogue, affirming a shared commitment to advance mutual interests and deepen the longstanding bilateral strategic partnership.
During this event, U.S. and Peruvian delegations looked to the future, holding five separate breakout sessions focused on democratic governance and migration; cooperation for economic prosperity and inclusive development; environmental protection and disaster preparedness; security and defense; and education and culture. These conversations advanced bilateral cooperation in strengthening democracy in the region, enhancing civilian security, combating transnational organized crime, and increasing economic and cultural ties among other important initiatives.
Key accomplishments of the High-Level Dialogue included:
- The entry into force of an aerial interception agreement between Peru and the United States which increases security cooperation and civil aviation protections in accordance with international law.
- The signing of the “Memorandum of Understanding concerning the cooperative situational information integration system” (CSII), which is a first step towards implementing the Agreement.
- Peru's decision to become the first country in Latin America to join the Blue Dot Network initiative, promoting high-quality infrastructure projects.
- An agreement between Peru and the United States to promote investments in Peruvian mining sector and strengthen their cooperation on critical minerals.
- A commitment from both countries to expand investments, strengthen trade, pursue commercial exchanges between Peruvian and U.S. entrepreneurs, further strengthening economic ties.
- A collaborative approach towards addressing regional migration concerns.
- The inaugural meeting of the Working Group to Strengthen Citizen Security and Fight Against Transnational Crime held on April 29th.
- A partnership between Department of State, FEMA, and Peru to enhance Peru’s disaster response capacity.
- Peru's decision to host the second Latin American regional Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Program capacity-building conference with United States support.
- A commitment from both countries to become partners on the Global Health Security Program (GHS).
- A reaffirmation from both countries not to conduct direct-ascent anti-satellite missile tests.
- Peru's decision to join the Artemis Accords for cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space.
- The creation of a bilateral work group to organize celebrations in honor of the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations on May 2, 2026.
- The repatriation of artwork from the 17th century Cusco School of Peruvian paintings which was recovered by the FBI.
Both countries celebrated the 15th anniversary of their free trade agreement and acknowledged its benefits and accomplishments. They underlined their resolve to foster regional mechanisms that promote integration and cooperation, like the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, chaired this year by Peru. The United States recognized Peru’s progress on its accession roadmap toward becoming a member of the OECD.
Additionally, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to jointly combat illegal deforestation and illegal mining; protect Indigenous communities; promote human rights; and strengthen democratic institutions and respect their independence.
This first High-Level Dialogue between the United States and Peru exemplifies the long history of friendship between these two nations. Both delegations expressed their appreciation for the work done at this event, stating that it paved the way for strengthening their strategic partnership.
