Readout of the Vice President's Call with Peruvian President Ollanta Humala

The Vice President called Peruvian President Ollanta Humala this afternoon to express condolences on behalf of the American people for Peruvians affected by the September 28 earthquake in the Cusco Region. The Vice President reiterated that the United States stands ready to assist the Peruvian government's efforts to address the disaster and underscored the importance of the U.S.-Peru partnership.