Aznar will meet with the presidents of Peru and Colombia

Madrid, 18 mar (EFE) .- The president of the Foundation for Analysis and Social Studies (FAES), José María Aznar, will begin tomorrow a tour to Lima and Bogota, where he will meet with the presidents of Peru, Alan García, and Colombia, Álvaro Uribe.

During his stay in the two countries, Aznar will meet with local authorities to discuss various topical issues and will receive awards and academic institutions of the state, according to a communique from FAES.

In Peru, former President of the Spanish government will receive a medal tomorrow in the presidency of the Congress of Peru and deliver a keynote speech in the House Raúl Porras Barrenechea.

Aznar discussed in his address the challenges of democracy in times of crisis and to encourage Congress to "continue on the path to full protection of state institutions and freedom."

The President of FAES will meet on Friday with the Peruvian president, as well as the president of the Partido Popular Cristiano, Lourdes Flores, and the network of alumni of FAES in Peru.

On Saturday, Aznar will be inducted doctor 'honoris causa' by the Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola and deliver a keynote address entitled "The major reforms to strengthen democracy."

Subsequently, the President of FAES will travel to Colombia, where he maintained a meeting with Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos, on Sunday, and Tuesday, with the head of Foreign Affairs Jaime Bermudez, after delivering a lecture on the economic crisis Forums within the cycle of the Senate.

The day will culminate with a luncheon at the Palace of the Republic of Colombia, in honor of José María Aznar, offered by the President.