Peru and Ecuador agreed on Monday to strengthen relations in defense so as to enhance border security, the Peruvian Ministry of Defense said.

The agreement was reached at the meeting here between Peruvian Defense Minister Pedro Cateriano and his Ecuadorian counterpart Fernanda Espinosa.

The two sides hailed the excellent state of bilateral cooperation and mutual understanding in the field of defense and security, according to a statement.

They also approved an Annual Operating Plan designed to boost cooperation on mine clearance, joint civic action, border security, and defense industry, among others.

They agreed to meet soon at the border in order to assess the potential for greater cooperation in combating border threats to both countries. Endi

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