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Peru's FA Min announces visit to Caribbean countries and reopening of Embassy in Jamaica

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

00:30 | Washington, D.C. (U.S.), Dec. 18.

As part of his visit to Washington, D.C., Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer held a meeting with the ambassadors and heads of mission of countries from the Caribbean region accredited to the United States of America.

On this occasion, the diplomat announced that a visit is being planned to deepen relations with countries of said region for 2025 to promote trade and investment, as well as to strengthen cooperation.

Similarly, Peru's government official announced the reopening of its Embassy in Jamaica and the establishment, for the first time in its history, of an Embassy in Guyana.

At the meeting, Minister Schialer expressed that in 2025 Peru will prioritize strengthening its relationship with member countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

In this regard, the ambassador stated that the mission in Guyana will constitute a permanent representation of Peru before said regional bloc, which was well received by the representatives present at this event.

During this gathering, the diplomat also expressed Peru's desire to conclude negotiations for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of a Consultation and Cooperation Mechanism between Peru and CARICOM.

He added that our country has been actively working to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of Political Consultations with various member States of the aforementioned bloc.

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Published: 12/18/2024