Multilateralism should be defended against closed circles: Ambassador of Peru to China

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Multilateralism should be defended against closed circles: Ambassador of Peru to China

2024-06-27 13:13 Last Updated At：19:57

Multilateralism is a principle that both Peru and China have been defending against closed circles, said Marco Balarezo, Ambassador of Peru to China in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) in Beijing on Monday, ahead of President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra's five-day state visit starting Tuesday.

Balarezo shared his views on the consensus that Peru and China have reached to promote and maintain open cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.

He emphasized that the consensus is based on principles, and elaborated on what the principles are.

"We have to defend an international order based on the international law. And the international law, in a way, is represented by the United Nations. We should uphold all the treaties and norms of the international law that we have signed within the framework of the United Nations. In addition, multilateralism is defended against closed circles, or closed regionalism. We believe there are regional integration processes, but they are open. That helps multilateralism at the economic and commercial level. We support multilateralism and inclusive globalization. Problems and conflicts should be solved peacefully. These are basic principles, which we and China both defend," Balarezo said.

He especially highlighted trade in multilateralism.

"We want to support and defend the World Trade Organization. We want it to be more powerful, to be reformed and to be able to carry out the function for which it was created. So, as I say, we believe in multilateralism, we believe in free trade, we believe in inclusive glottalization. We believe that supply chains should not be broken. And we hope for a world of peace, a world of understanding and a secure world. The relationship between China and Peru is built on respect, trust, mutual benefit, solidarity and mutual understanding," Balarezo said.

As an important country in Latin America, Peru has established a comprehensive strategic partnership with China.

Since the two countries established diplomatic ties more than half a century ago, bilateral relations have made steady progress and fruitful results of cooperation have been achieved in various fields, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples.

54th OAS General Assembly held in Asuncion, with focus on regional security

2024-06-29 22:29 Last Updated At：23:07

The 54th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) was held in Asuncion, Paraguay from Wednesday to Friday, with a focus on integration and security for the sustainable regional development.

Attending the assembly were representatives from OAS member states, 74 permanent observers and some civil society organizations.

Under the theme of "Integration and Security for the Sustainable Development of the Region," the delegations expressed their pleas for peace, democracy, equality and multilateral work among countries.

Hours before the opening ceremony in Asuncion, the situation in Bolivia, a neighboring country to Paraguay, was top on the agenda.

According to the Bolivian government, Gen. Juan Jose Zuniga on Wednesday led the attempted coup in Palacio Quemado, the government palace, which is located in Murillo Square in the city of La Paz, in a failed bid to oust President Luis Arce from office.

"We do have a very deep concern about the indigenous people in Bolivia, and hopefully this coup d'etat that didn't happen, that things go smoothly," said Clement Chartier, former president of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples.

The assembly also dedicated its statements to the improvement of democracy in Haiti and also to the promotion of human rights throughout the continent. A resolution was approved for continued efforts toward the immediate restoration of security, and the strengthening of humanitarian aid in Haiti.

Haiti has long suffered serious political and social crises, especially after then President Jovenel Moise was assassinated in 2021. There are around 200 armed gangs in the country disturbing the social order. The rise of armed gangs, the surge of violence incidents and the increase of lynching cases have forced Haitians to live in humanitarian disasters in terms of safety, health care and food supplies.