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(LIP-jl) -- After meeting yesterday with Chilean President Michele Bachelet in Bolivia, Peruvian President Alan Garcia declared that both leaders have vowed to strengthen and renew efforts to improve their already solid friendship.

Speaking from the Bolivian city of Tarija, Garcia indicated that during the meeting he told the Chilean leader that the ongoing maritime border issue between both nations will be resolved legally and peacefully, and above all else, without affecting the excellent economic and friendly diplomatic relations between the Andean nations.

"We have renewed our friendship and fortified our confidence in one another. Despite any discrepancies that we may have - which will be resolved in the most peaceful and legal methods available to us, we will maintain our investment association and in activities that aim to strengthen our growing commercial relationship," Garcia said.

Referring to the 'pending' maritime border issue, Garcia reported that both leaders left the hour long meeting with a clear understanding of each other's position and reasoning.

"The purpose of the meeting was to have a better understanding of the reasoning and position of both sides. I explained to her, with the utmost sincerity and respect, that as a country linked to the global community, we will appeal and use all of the mechanisms available to us to find a peaceful solution," added Garcia.