The United States of America and Peru Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Cooperation on Critical Minerals

Today, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and Peruvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Javier González-Olaechea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Peru on critical minerals. The signing ceremony took place in Lima, Peru, during Under Secretary Fernandez's travel to Lima for bilateral engagements with the Government of Peru.

The MOU signifies the commitment from our governments to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chains. The Memorandum sets the direction for further collaboration in critical mineral resource sector governance, investment, and global supply chain security. By signing this Memorandum, the United States and Peru advance our common interest in diversifying and securing global critical minerals supply chains.

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