Peru disagreed with Venezuela regarding the idea that Colombia is promoting a hemispheric war, so that the United States can intervene militarily in the region, Peruvian Minister of Foreign Affairs José García Belaunde said on Monday.

"I do not agree with the idea (of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez) that Colombia is looking for a hemispheric war," Belaunde stated.

"We are living times in which (Latin American) countries are willing to strengthen regional integration," Peruvian Minister García Belaunde said when explaining his point of view, AFP pointed out.