at the Ministry's headquarters in Berlin.
At this event, Germany's status as a key strategic partner for Peru was reaffirmed in the areas of trade, investment, environmental cooperation, security, and support for the South American country's accession to the OECD.
During the meeting, both officials underscored the growth of bilateral trade, which reached US$2.111 billion in 2024, with Peruvian exports totaling US$909 million and imports amounting to US$1.202 billion.
Similarly, it was highlighted that more than 60,000 German tourists visited Peru in 2024, boosting employment in sectors such as hospitality, gastronomy, transportation, and cultural activities.
In terms of investments, the German participation in the new terminal of Jorge Chavez International Airport was noted, which will improve air connectivity for millions of passengers.
Additionally, the presence of 60 German companies at the 37th Perumin Mining Convention, where Germany was the "Partner Country," was recognized.
This participation opens greater opportunities for technological innovation in sustainable mining and renewable energies such as green hydrogen, which is key to Peru’s energy future.
The government official expressed his gratitude for Germany's strong support for Peru's accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which was reaffirmed by his German counterpart.
Germany secured €219 million in technical and financial cooperation, including resources to strengthen Peru’s OECD accession process and climate change mitigation projects.
On security, both ministers positively assessed a possible bilateral agreement on combating illicit drug trafficking, reinforcing shared responsibility to tackle this global threat.
Likewise, Peru expressed its interest in joining the police cooperation program that Germany is already implementing with other countries in the region.
Lastly, the shared commitment to environmental protection and climate change was emphasized, highlighting the renewal of the Joint REDD+ Declaration with Germany, Norway, and the United Kingdom, which has safeguarded over 10 million hectares of Amazonian forests.