La Paz, Bolivia – Bolivia and Peru have reinforced their commitment to joint efforts in the demarcation of their shared border, alongside forging a new alliance to enhance cultural exchange. The Permanent Mixed Bolivian-Peruvian Commission for the Replacement and Densification of Landmarks (Comiperdh) convened in La Paz on March 5th and 6th, reaffirming the nations’ dedication to collaborative work on their frontier.

This extraordinary meeting of the Comiperdh follows discussions held during the Meeting of Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia and Peru in December 2024, where both countries addressed matters of mutual interest with the goal of improving border demarcation.

“The Mixed Commission committed the effort of the technical teams of both countries for the execution of field campaigns and cabinet works in different sectors of the international border,” confirmed an institutional note from the Bolivian Foreign Ministry. This collaborative effort aims to ensure the precise and effective delineation of the border, thereby strengthening stability and cooperation between the two nations.

Leading the Comiperdh meeting were Marisa Castro, General Director of Borders and Transboundary International Waters of the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and her Peruvian counterpart, Ambassador Librado Augusto Orozco. Their leadership underscores the importance both countries place on this cooperative endeavor.

In a parallel move to deepen bilateral ties, the Cultural Foundation of the Central Bank of Bolivia (FC-BCB) and the Peruvian Embassy in La Paz have established a partnership to promote cultural exchange. This alliance will particularly focus on enhancing collaboration through the Annual Meeting of Ethnology (RAE).

The FC-BCB, responsible for the protection and promotion of Bolivian cultural heritage, oversees significant cultural repositories, including the National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore (Musef), which organizes the RAE annually. This forum has become a vital space for dialogue and reflection among researchers and creators in the region.

The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its embassy, has been working to showcase Peruvian cultural expressions and reinforce historical and cultural ties, marking a new phase of academic and cultural collaboration.

This agreement will facilitate the participation of Peruvian specialists in the RAE, enriching the exchange of knowledge and experiences. Additionally, Musef will offer its exhibition halls, technical support for temporary exhibitions organized by the Peruvian Embassy, and its auditorium for joint history, culture, and ethnography presentations.

Both parties will disseminate information about their joint activities through social media and other communication channels to increase the visibility of their collaborative work.

The agreement, effective from its signing, will have an initial duration of three years, with the possibility of renewal, demonstrating the long-term commitment of both Bolivia and Peru to strengthening their bilateral relationship.

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