The government of
on Monday signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Peru and the Republic of Indonesia —an instrument whose entry into force will contribute to strengthening, as well as expanding economic and trade relations involving both nations.
Following the agreement signing, Peru's top official stated that the CEPA will boost the exchange of goods and lay the groundwork for future agreements in areas such as investment, services, e-commerce, among others.
"The CEPA is a testament to the determination of our governments to promote freer trade and strengthen our economies. During our meeting in November 2024, we committed to work hard to conclude the negotiation of this agreement, and today we have finalized it for the benefit of our businesspeople, consumers, and the general population," she said from Indonesia's Presidential Palace.
Subsequently, the Head of State announced that the Joint Declaration between the Republic of Indonesia and Peru was adopted today, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
This declaration reaffirms and complements the commitments made on November 14, 2024, during the official visit of President Prabowo Subianto to our country.
"This new declaration reflects the strong commitment of our governments to continue deepening and diversifying the bilateral relationship, as well as to explore new areas of cooperation, mainly in trade, investment, culture, tourism, agriculture, fisheries, renewable energy, among other fields," she emphasized.
Furthermore, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the National Commission for Development and Life without Drugs (DEVIDA) of Peru and the National Narcotics Board of Indonesia.
It is aimed at technical cooperation in the fight against the production, manufacture, and illicit trafficking of narcotics, psychotropic substances, and their precursors.
At another point, the President highlighted the signing of the protocol on phytosanitary requirements for the export of Peruvian blueberries to Indonesia, signed on July 25.
In this regard, she emphasized the joint work carried out between Peruvian health authorities and the Indonesian government to achieve this important milestone.
"We hope to continue relying on the support of the Indonesian government to promote dialogue between the technical institutions of both countries, with the aim of improving market access conditions for new Peruvian products in the Indonesian market, such as pomegranates," Mrs. Boluarte stated.
Afterwards, the Head of State expressed Peru's interest in consolidating bilateral ties based on common interests such as the promotion of democracy, the defense of multilateralism, free trade, South-South cooperation, food security, and sustainable development.
"In the open and sincere dialogue held today, President Subianto and I were pleased to confirm the excellent state of our bilateral relations, which have reached their most dynamic and active level in the past 50 years, and we reaffirmed our commitment to work towards their deepening and diversification," she underscored.
Moreover, the top official congratulated Indonesia on the 80th anniversary of its independence to be commemorated on August 17.
She also announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Peru in that country will carry out various activities throughout the year to celebrate five decades of friendship.