presided over the inauguration ceremony of a documentary exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Peru and Malaysia, alongside Malaysian Ambassador to Peru, Ahmad Irham Ikmal Hisham.
The event was attended by members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Peru, former Peruvian ambassadors to Malaysia, authorities, and representatives of Peruvian public institutions, among others.
The deputy minister highlighted that over the past four decades, both countries have built a solid relationship grounded in mutual respect, cooperation, a firm commitment to the principles of multilateralism, the peaceful settlement of disputes, and the strengthening of a rules-based international order.
Likewise, he recalled the official visit to Peru by Malaysia's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, in 2024.
In the economic sphere, the deputy minister underscored that Malaysia consolidated its position as Peru’s fourth most important trading partner among Southeast Asian countries last year.
He reiterated Peruvian interest in fully harnessing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as well as in concluding new phytosanitary protocols to allow more Peruvian products to enter the Malaysian market.
The deputy minister also welcomed Malaysia's interest in cooperating with Peru on halal certification for Peruvian products, as well as in establishing a specialized halal economic zone within the future logistics, industrial, and technological hub that Peru plans to develop on its central coast.
In turn, Ambassador Ikmal Hisham noted that Peru and Malaysia are building a dynamic and multifaceted partnership, based on shared values and aspirations.
He emphasized the growing presence of Malaysian companies in Peru, with contributions in sectors such as renewable energy—through projects like the Matarani Solar Plant—and the direct sale of health and wellness products.
Finally, both officials highlighted their shared interest in promoting cooperation in renewable energy, education, culture, and tourism, as well as in exploring new areas of joint work in the digital economy, food security, and people-to-people exchanges.