New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): The Qutb Minar in New Delhi was illuminated in the colors of Peru’s national flag on Tuesday evening to commemorate the 205th Independence Day of Peru, highlighting the enduring friendship between India and the South American nation.
Enrique Rafael Descalzi Mendez, Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Peru, attended the illumination ceremony at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The iconic monument was lit in the red and white colors of the Peruvian flag as part of the celebrations marking Peru’s Independence Day, observed annually on July 28.
The illumination served as a symbolic gesture of the cordial ties between India and Peru, underscoring the growing diplomatic and cultural engagement between the two countries.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also congratulated Peru on the 205th anniversary of its independence.
In an official statement titled “Peru National Day,” Rubio said, “On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Peru as you celebrate the 205th anniversary of your independence.”
Highlighting the longstanding relationship between the United States and Peru, Rubio noted, “This year marks 200 years of diplomatic relations between our two countries. Since 1826, our two nations have built a strong partnership grounded in shared democratic values and a commitment to prosperity and security for our peoples.”
He also congratulated President Keiko Fujimori on her inauguration and expressed optimism about expanding bilateral cooperation.
“The Trump administration looks forward to working closely with the Fujimori administration to deepen security cooperation and advance trade and investment. We are optimistic about the future of our partnership and confident that the next chapter of US-Peru relations will be our strongest yet,” Rubio said.
According to Al Jazeera, Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s president on Tuesday after narrowly winning the presidential election.
The conservative 51-year-old defeated left-wing rival Roberto Sanchez by fewer than 50,000 votes in June’s runoff, securing victory in her fourth presidential bid.
She becomes Peru’s ninth president in a decade, taking office with a pledge to restore stability after years of political turmoil that saw several presidents removed, resign, or leave office before completing their terms.
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Fujimori on her victory in Peru’s presidential election and wished her a successful tenure.
In a post on X, Modi said, “India deeply values its close friendship with Peru and remains committed to further strengthening our bilateral partnership across diverse sectors. I wish you a successful tenure and look forward to working closely with you to further deepen our ties for the benefit of the people of our nations.”
Keiko Fujimori was declared the winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election on July 3. (ANI)
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