Overview
- The protocol meeting took place in the Sala de Embajadores at Peru’s Government Palace and was described by the presidency as cordial and productive.
- Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela and UK Ambassador Gavin Cook joined the discussion, underscoring the formal character of the engagement.
- The talks emphasized collaboration on Amazon conservation, community development, education and cultural initiatives rather than immediate accords.
- This is Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones’s first official visit to Peru, following stops in Loreto to meet indigenous women leaders working to defend the rainforest.
- Local reports also note a visit to the Navy’s Amazon operations in Iquitos as part of the itinerary, highlighting interest in environmental protection and support for isolated communities.