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(CNN) --
The Secretary of State of the United States, Antony Blinken, will pay a visit to Latin America in the first days of October.
This was announced this Friday by the State Department spokesman, Ned Price.
Blinken will travel to Colombia, Chile and Peru from October 3 to 7, 2022.
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According to the State Department, the first stop will be in Colombia from 3 to 4. He will meet with President Gustavo Petro, Vice President Francia Márquez and Foreign Minister Álvaro Leyva.
"Secretary Blinken's meetings will focus on our shared priorities of supporting strong democratic governments and respect for human rights throughout the Western Hemisphere, addressing the climate crisis, supporting regional efforts to address irregular migration, and implementing a holistic approach to counter drug trafficking and address its health, safety and environmental impacts," the statement said.
The State Department underscored support for the Colombian government regarding the peace agreement signed in 2016.
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After leaving Colombia, Blinken will go to Chile on October 5.
He will meet with President Gabriel Boric and Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola.
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"He will also meet with alumni of the US-sponsored Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative to discuss how their innovations bring economic growth and positive change to their communities," the State Department reports.
The last stop on Blinken's tour will be in Lima, Peru, "to lead the United States delegation to the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS)."
I'm heading to Colombia, Chile, and Peru for meetings with some of our closest partners in the Americas.
In Peru, I look forward to participating in the @OAS_official General Assembly to reinforce our commitment to equity and inclusion for all people across our hemisphere.
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) September 30, 2022
"I am heading to Colombia, Chile and Peru for meetings with some of our closest partners in the Americas. In Peru, I look forward to participating in the @OEA_oficial OAS General Assembly to reinforce our commitment to equity and inclusion of all people. in our hemisphere," Blinken tweeted.
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In Lima, Blinken "will dialogue with the President of Peru, Pedro Castillo, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, César Landa, to discuss the increase in regional security, the strengthening of democratic governance, the protection of the environment and the promotion of inclusive economic development.
