Peru, Ecuador sign joint declaration on strengthening bilateral cooperation

LIMA, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori and Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa on Tuesday signed the Lima 2026 Presidential Declaration in the Peruvian capital, agreeing to strengthen bilateral cooperation on security, trade and energy integration.

After the 17th Peru-Ecuador Binational Cabinet meeting at the Government Palace in Lima, the two leaders decided to consolidate joint work to address common challenges and promote the development of both countries' populations in various strategic areas.

The delegations also signed a fisheries memorandum of understanding between the two countries' ministries, and a memorandum of understanding between Ecuador's state-owned EP Petroecuador and Peru's Petroperu.

Fujimori and Noboa also decided to prioritize binational actions to counter the effects of climate change and the El Nino phenomenon, strengthen investment, improve physical and digital connectivity, and promote the development of border infrastructure.

In her remarks, Fujimori said both countries face shared security challenges, adding that current cooperation shows a commitment to joint work against organized crime and transnational threats affecting the region.

Noboa stressed the importance of consolidating ties between the two countries to ensure regional stability and create new opportunities for the well-being of citizens on both sides of the border.