The Officer of Energy and Mines thanked the cooperation of the U.S. government through the document, that he said - commits Peru and particularly the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) in the development of clean energy. He also highlighted the presence on the national stage of the brand new Ministry of Environment, whose officer, Antonio Brag Eg, also participated in the act.

The Minister also considers that the new memorandum will enable Peru to develop new methods or technologies since our country will be assisted by technicians of high quality and great experience.

"Peru has a commitment to the welfare of its people, to increase sustainable investment, to achieve an industry that takes care of the environment and protect the rights of communities and give people new development alternatives," he said.

We will be working together so that what we started today will be successful and we can say, in a short time, "task accomplished," he said.

For his part, the U.S. Embassador expressed the honour to sign the document and argued that access to energy is essential for development, employment promotion and technological advancement.

The memorandum provides the framework for further bilateral cooperation that we already enjoy or to promote energy security through greater use of cleaner and renewable energies. Promoting energy efficiency will keep the environment, promote the general welfare of the population and reduce our dependence on traditional energy.

At the same time- he added-through this instrument we recognize the importance of promoting biofuels in harmony with sustainable development and food security.

Guided by this MOU we will not only improve the exchange and research in the development of renewable and cleaner energy but we'll also promote private sector investment and the incorporation of cleaner fuels.

Cooperation under this MOU begins today and we already have several activities planned. Tomorrow a representative will come to Lima to discuss standards for ethanol and for diesel.

We will be offering, along with valuable agencies, the Peruvian Government and the NGO Conservation International, conferences on sustainable development of biofuels and we'll also send several Peruvian government officials and representatives of civil society to the United States, for exchange on these issues through programs like the International Visitors and, later, we will bring other presenters of the United States for events and exchanges, as well as trade delegations, with the cooperation of academia, the private sector and civil society we hope soon we'll have the best results of this agreement of intent to obtain cleaner and more sustainable energy .