Peru's Keiko Fujimori and Uruguay's Orsi Discuss Bilateral Ties
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori spoke with Uruguay's President Yamandú Orsi during the government transition.
- Orsi congratulated Fujimori on her victory and praised her "exemplary perseverance."
- Both leaders expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral relations and commercial ties between their countries.
Peruvian President-elect Keiko Fujimori has engaged in a phone conversation with Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi as she begins her government transition. The call, shared by Fujimori's office, saw Orsi offering congratulations on her electoral triumph and commending her political journey.
Congratulations on two things: first for the victory, for your exemplary perseverance. From the positions we hold, we are here to support you and your team, to maintain the strength you need.
"Congratulations on two things: first for the victory, for your exemplary perseverance. From the positions we hold, we are here to support you and your team, to maintain the strength you need," Orsi stated during the exchange. Fujimori, in turn, expressed her commitment to deepening the relationship between Peru and Uruguay during her administration.
"It will be a great pleasure for me to continue strengthening the bonds of friendship and commercial exchange between Uruguay and Peru," Fujimori said. Orsi responded by highlighting the opportunities for continued cooperation, particularly noting the development of Peru's agricultural sector. "We have much to learn from everyone. Your agricultural production is enviable. We have a lot of exchange. All the strength to you, and I truly wish you the best," he added.
It will be a great pleasure for me to continue strengthening the bonds of friendship and commercial exchange between Uruguay and Peru.
The conversation concluded with Fujimori thanking the Uruguayan president and exchanging farewells. Fujimori was officially proclaimed president-elect of Peru after winning the runoff election. Her administration, set to begin on July 28, faces challenges including building political consensus, combating insecurity, and boosting the economy amid significant political fragmentation.
We have much to learn from everyone. Your agricultural production is enviable. We have a lot of exchange. All the strength to you, and I truly wish you the best.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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