Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I think today, more than ever, Peru needs the strong support of countries that promote democracy, the rule of law and the protection of human rights, such as Canada, in order to protect democratic institutions and the rule of law in Peru.
We're aware that the actions of December 7 are the immediate cause of the political crisis we're experiencing and that they have pushed the response capacity of our institutions to the limit, without ignoring the structural problems of inequality that exist in Peru.
In this difficult context that my country's going through, the support for democracy and institutions that we have been receiving from Canada is highly appreciated. It constitutes a tangible demonstration of the profound relationship of friendship, respect and co-operation that exists between the two countries.