Foreign Minister Ana Gervasi: interference in the internal affairs of another country is unacceptable

Foreign Secretary, Ana Gervasi, In an interview with an international publication, he pointed out that interference in the internal affairs of another country is unacceptable and violates the principle of non-interference between states.

After Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s reservations about Peru and its forces of order, the foreign minister said she would not get involved in the game of statements or feed headlines that seek to divide us.

“Through diplomatic channels, we have repeatedly expressed our opposition to statements that we considered offensive and interventionist,” he said in an interview with a Colombian magazine. A week.

“Our relationship is two hundred years old. We are confident that neither the Peruvians nor the Colombians want unfortunate statements to affect our friendly ties, our common interests and our vision for the future,” Gervasi said.

The situation with Gustavo Petro

To the question whether the President of Colombia will be banned from entering the country if it is announced by the Congress of Peru. persona non gratanoted that Peruvian diplomacy acts in accordance with international law and diplomatic practice.

“The nature and scope of the declaration of persona non grata is set out in Article 9 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations,” he said.

Finally, when asked if the Peruvian government had ever thought about breaking off diplomatic relations with Colombia, she indicated that Peru always stands for a relationship of mutual respect, friendship, cooperation and integration, as is the case with Colombia. Colombia.

“We expect the Colombian government to reflect on the importance of bilateral agendas and the huge interests we share,” he said.

On the other hand, he stated that the president Dina Boluarte you want a relationship with Colombia “developed at the highest level, as befits the two-century-old ties between the two fraternal states and peoples.”

“Ambassador Felix Denegri continues to be Ambassador of Peru to Colombia. His mission is to strengthen our bilateral relations, and he will resume his functions in Bogota when conditions permit,” he assured.

About protests

Foreign Minister Ana Gervasi was asked if social protests in Peru had affected the stability of foreign policy, and she replied that Dina Boluarte’s government “defends the rule of law”.

He questioned neighboring countries that “did not accompany Peru in this difficult institutional situation and that “prioritized ideological proximity” instead of supporting the rule of law in Peru.

“The government is committed to social reconciliation that meets historically low standards. Peru and the whole world understand it this way,” he said.

In connection with the violation of human rights, the Chancellor assured that the government remains committed to facilitating the investigation, which public service.

He added that the Peruvian government deeply regrets the irreparable loss of life that has occurred in the context of protests and vandalism, as well as the numerous injuries among civilians and police, which have been repeatedly reported.

(According to Andina and Semana)