US Deputy Secretary of State represents Trump at Peru's presidential transition

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has arrived in Lima, Peru, to represent President Donald Trump at the upcoming presidential inauguration. Landau's arrival marks him as the first international representative to reach the Peruvian capital for the official change of government ceremony scheduled for Tuesday.

During his visit, Landau met with President-elect Keiko Fujimori. The meeting focused on bilateral relations, strengthening trade and investment, citizen security, and cooperation regarding the El Niño climate phenomenon. The U.S. Embassy in Peru noted that Landau conveyed President Trump's greetings and emphasized the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Peru and the United States, celebrated this year.

Ambassador Bernie Navarro also met with Fujimori, expressing confidence in future collaboration. "In the framework of 200 years of bilateral relations, I am sure that we will work together to further strengthen the relationship," Navarro stated on social media platform X. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that the presence of numerous heads of state, government representatives, and international organizations underscores the significance of Peru's presidential transition and reaffirms the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation the Andean nation maintains with the international community.

Several other international leaders are expected to arrive for the inauguration, including King Felipe VI of Spain, and the presidents of Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Panama, Honduras, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic. Former presidents and high-ranking officials from various international organizations are also scheduled to attend.

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In the framework of 200 years of bilateral relations, I am sure that we will work together to further strengthen the relationship.