Peru's Independence Day
Peru's Independence Day
July 28, 2014
Press
Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of
State
Washington, DC
On behalf of President
Obama and the people of the United States, I send best
wishes to the people of Peru as you celebrate your
independence July 28.
The United States has called Peru a
friend since soon after José de San Martín crossed the
Andes and swept into Lima to proclaim freedom and
independence for all Peruvians.
Today, our two countries are working to address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Our joint efforts promote economic prosperity, education, science and technology, environmental protection, social inclusion, and citizen security.
We celebrate the 5th anniversary of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement this year as well. It has been an unqualified success that has bolstered the economic prosperity of both our nations.
Peru and the United States
share a long tradition of academic and cultural exchange and
partnership. Nearly 1,000 Peruvians have pursued degrees in
the United States through funding from the William J.
Fulbright Fellowship program.
Our cooperation on
environmental protection helps to preserve Peru’s
incredible biodiversity and fight climate change across the
globe. We look forward to working with Peru as it prepares
to host the December 2014 “20th Conference of Parties”
meeting (COP-20) under the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change.
On this day of celebration, the United States looks forward to continued friendship and successful collaboration with Peru in the years to come.
ENDS