Speaking about the upcoming regional crime and border security summit, Chilean Minister of Foreign Affairs Francisco Perez Mackenna said, “I believe governments in the region understand that to confront the scourge of organized crime we must work together, share information and coordinate efforts." Photo by Luis Gandarillas/EPA
SANTIAGO, Chile, May 20 (UPI) -- Chile has invited Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Ecuador to attend the first "Secure Border" summit May 28 to coordinate a regional response to organized crime and border security threats.
Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna said foreign ministers and security officials from the participating countries are expected to attend the meeting.
"I believe governments in the region understand that to confront the scourge of organized crime we must work together, share information and coordinate efforts. All invited countries quickly agreed to join this summit," Pérez Mackenna told UPI.
He said it was especially significant that Bolivia and Peru rapidly joined the initiative because it reflects a shared interest in addressing common security challenges.
