Peruvian presidential candidate: Peru does not need to choose between the U.S. and China in foreign trade

¬ Egyptian president: Egypt has become a safe haven in the Middle East

¬ Italian prime minister on inviting Putin to attend G20 summit: Europe needs to ask him to "take a step forward"

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The left-wing Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez, who has advanced to the second round of elections, said in an interview that Peru does not need to choose between the United States and China, emphasizing instead the country's need for development and investment.

"China is our main trading partner. But we don't have to make choices between them. No one can impose conditions on whom we establish trade, commercial, or integration relationships with. Especially considering this nation of 35 million people has enormous demands for development and progress," he stated.

He pointed out that Peru’s food industry, agriculture, and financial system are dominated by monopolistic and oligopolistic enterprises.

"What we demand is the basic standard of the nation, not the standard of a few. It is unacceptable that 47% of national wealth is held by just 1% of the population. Peru is suffering from anemia, malnutrition, and poverty," he said.

He emphasized that his economic model values private investment while granting sovereign states regulatory authority—and naturally includes investment in national industries.

The candidate from the left-wing party "Peru Libre," former Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, will face right-wing politician Keiko Fujimori in the second round of Peru’s presidential election. Fujimori, daughter of the late former president, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for human rights violations and corruption. The runoff vote will be held on June 7.

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said that despite serious challenges, Egypt has successfully become a "safe haven" in the Middle East.

Speaking in a video address marking the 44th anniversary of the liberation of the Sinai Peninsula, Sisi stated: "Despite numerous severe challenges over the past decade, Egypt has chosen the path of development and construction. Egypt has successfully overcome multiple crises, maintained stability, and become a safe haven in the Middle East."

President Sisi specifically noted that attacks in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait since late 2023 have caused approximately $10 billion in losses to the Suez Canal.

Sisi added, "The Middle East is experiencing a complex and decisive moment. Egypt believes the best path forward for the region lies not in occupation, destruction, and bloodshed, but in stability through cooperation and peace."

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that now is the time for Europeans to request that Russian President Vladimir Putin "take a step forward" regarding his potential attendance at the G20 Summit hosted in the United States.

Previously, U.S. President Donald Trump said it could be highly beneficial if the Russian president attended the G20 Summit in Miami. Russia’s presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also stressed that Russia expects to attend the G20 Summit at the appropriate level.

Responding to a question from ANSA news agency about the possibility of Russian President attending the G20 Summit, Meloni said, "I believe now is the time for us to ask him (Putin: note) to take a step forward."

At the same time, she believes it is not the moment to appease Moscow.

Source: sputniknews

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