LIMA, April 1 (Xinhuanet) -- Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo reiterated on Thursday the existence of the maritime border dispute with Chile, saying the controversy must be settled in accordance with the international law.

    "We have multilateral and bilateral instruments that establish practical accords for fishing but there are no treaties defining the borders in accordance with the international law," Toledo toldreporters.

    However, the Chilean government ruled out a border controversy with Peru and indicated the border was established in an accord signed by both countries in 1954.

    Toledo said the bilateral ties and friendship could be boosted if Chile recognized the controversy and adopted the most appropriate means to solve the dispute. Enditem