On the occasion of the 142nd anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno led the ceremony to award officials from various directorates of this Secretariat of State with the Medals of Diplomatic Merit and Official Merit.
"The recipients of these awards represent people who have decided to develop their profession and vocation by something as beautiful as representing our country," Minister Moreno said.
During the ceremony Minister Moreno delivered the Medals of Diplomatic Merit and Official Merit for 35 years of service. He also awarded officials who have been working for 30 and 20 years at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Similarly, the Secretary of State awarded Carabineros staff for services rendered at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The ceremony was attended by Ambassador Daniel Carvallo, Acting Deputy Foreign Minister, and Ana Novik, Acting Director of the Directorate General for International Economic Relations.