The
Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday expressed its deep sorrow over the
passing of retired Ambassador Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde, which occurred today.
Likewise, the government agency highlighted the career diplomat as a great servant of the homeland whose legacy of commitment and dedication to Peru will endure forever.
"From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we also express our deep sorrow over the passing of retired Ambassador Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde, who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs (2006–2011) and was a great servant of the homeland, whose legacy of commitment and dedication to Peru will endure in our diplomacy," the message posted on X stated.
Similarly, the ministry informed the public that books of condolence will be opened at the Torre Tagle headquarters in Lima, as well as at Peru’s embassies and consulates.
"We stand with his family and loved ones during this difficult time," the tweet concluded.
Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde was a career diplomat whose impeccable trajectory left an indelible mark on Peru’s foreign policy.
With a deep sense of public service and a firm commitment to national interests, he played a key role throughout his career in strengthening Peru's international relations.
Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde served as Minister of Foreign Affairs throughout Alan Garcia's second presidential term (2006–2011), during which he led the institution responsible for managing Peru's relations with neighboring countries and the wider world.
From 2011 to 2014, Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde acted as Peru's co-agent before the International Court of Justice at The Hague in the maritime delimitation case between Peru and Chile.
Likewise, he promoted negotiations for Peru's integration into the Pacific Alliance, as well as various trade agreements and the conclusion of talks for the Trade Agreement with the European Union.
The approval by the U.S. Congress of the United States–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (FTA) was also achieved, and he promoted the agreement within the framework of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR).
He also served as Director General and Adviser to the Andean Community, as well as Director of the Secretariat of the Cartagena Agreement Board.
(END) CVC/MVB
Published: 7/4/2025