US Secretary of State Congratulates Peru's Keiko Fujimori, Cites Need for Stability

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo congratulated Keiko Fujimori on her inauguration as Peru's new president, highlighting that her investiture provides the political stability the country requires. The congratulatory call, which took place on June 30, was confirmed by the State Department.

During the conversation, Pompeo reaffirmed the Trump administration's dedication to deepening the relationship with Peru. Key areas for enhanced cooperation include combating organized crime, promoting trade and investment, and improving disaster prevention efforts.

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The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, congratulated the Peruvian president Keiko Fujimori on her investiture during their phone call on June 30.

Pompeo emphasized that stable governance is essential for Peru to achieve the security and economic growth necessary to improve the lives of its citizens. Fujimori, daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, secured the presidency after a narrow victory in her fourth attempt to reach the office.

Her investiture marks Peru's ninth presidential change in ten years and signifies a broader rightward political shift in Latin America, aligning more closely with Washington's foreign policy objectives. The U.S. administration was represented at the inauguration by Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Landau.

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Secretary Rubio noted that President Fujimori's inauguration brings the political stability that Peru so desperately needs and that stable governance is essential to achieve the security and economic growth necessary to improve the lives of the Peruvian people.