Video: Gold Insigne Award Dinner - Alan García, President of Peru

Americas Society presented Alan García with the Gold Insigne, the organization’s highest honor, in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments as president of Peru. In opening remarks, AS/COA Chairman John Negroponte noted that, since García became president in 2006, “Peru has become an example for the region to follow. You have show that it’s possible to have economic growth, prosperity, and a social conscience.” The president accepted the Gold Insigne and remarked that it was the first award he was willing to receive during his tenure because of “its enormous significance” and Peru’s connection with the Americas Society. “Peru is evidence of the successes that Americas Society works for,” he said. “The values you defend are the values by which countries can move forward toward prosperity, justice, and equality.”
 

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