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This activity allowed Minister Walter Astudillo to strengthen ties of cooperation with the North American country. With the aim of strengthening the ties of cooperation in the field of Defense and National Security between Peru and the United States, the Minister of Defense, Walter Astudillo Chavez, participated today in the ceremony of change of command of the Southern Command of said country, held in the city of Doral, state of Florida.
The trip of the head of the Defense Sector to the United States was authorized by Supreme Resolution No. 231-2024-PCM, which highlights that these activities in the North American nation are of institutional interest to strengthen mutual trust.
It should be noted that this trip does not generate expenses to the Peruvian treasury, since the costs were covered by the US government.
During the ceremony, Admiral Alvin Holsey was recognized as the new commander of the United States Southern Command, replacing General Laura Richardson, who retired after almost 40 years of service.
Peru and the United States Southern Command maintain close cooperation on issues such as military exercises, disaster risk management, technological assistance, training, among other aspects.
These types of meetings and ceremonies reinforce the strategic relationship between Peru and the United States, allowing for continued cooperation in defense and security.
