APEC Summit 2011: Obama's Meeting with President Humala
APEC Summit 2011: Readout by the Press Secretary on
President Obama's Meeting with President Humala of Peru
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2011
Readout by the Press Secretary on the
President’s meeting with President
Ollanta Humala of Peru
Earlier today on the
margins of APEC, President Obama met with President Ollanta
Humala of Peru to continue their discussion, which began at
the White House in July, of key issues in the U.S.-Peru
bilateral relationship.
President Obama noted President
Humala’s active efforts during his first 100 days to
address poverty and inequality in Peru while sustaining the
strong economic growth of the past decade based on sound
market principles. The two presidents underscored their
commitment to continue partnering on an agenda that
prioritizes social inclusion and reiterated the importance
of close coordination to address security challenges in Peru
and throughout the Americas. The presidents also discussed
the upcoming Summit of the Americas.