Washington, Nov. 12 -- The United States has moved to deepen its security, defence and civil nuclear cooperation with Peru and Colombia following a high-level visit by Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G. DiNanno .

The visit focused on strengthening regional security cooperation, combating drug trafficking and narcoterrorism, enhancing defence capabilities and expanding peaceful nuclear energy collaboration.

During his meetings with Peru's defence minister, vice foreign minister and vice interior minister, DiNanno discussed measures to strengthen defence and security coordination against foreign terrorist organisations and transnational criminal networks.

He announced $20 million in Fiscal Year 2...