Energy and Mines Minister Ivan Merino has met with a delegation of executives from the most important companies in the People's Republic of China, which operate in Peru, in order to strengthen the global image of Peru in the mining-energy sector and promote the attraction of new investments.
The meeting, which convened —for the first time at the headquarters of Minem— international representatives in this new period of government, reaffirmed the existing coincidences between Peru and China.
It (the meeting) also explored the country's investment potential under the approach of Social Profitability.
The meeting was attended by Zhang Xudong, CEO of Chinalco, operator of the Toromocho mining project; Wei Jian Xian, general manager at MMG Las Bambas; Yao Shun, Chairman of the Board at Shougang Hierro Peru; and Hu Quan, representative of
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).
All of them spoke with the minister regarding the importance of the Government's understanding with communities and companies to carry out investment projects, with transparency and a new territorial approach to highlight the characteristics of each population.
Joined by Minem's transition team president Oscar Frias, Merino stressed that private investment is essential to achieve well-being in the country and, to that end, he stressed the importance of the coordination of efforts between the public-private sector and communities so as to set common goals.
The executives highlighted the importance of being summoned to the meeting, expressing their satisfaction with the will to work expressed by Minem and their readiness to act urgently in order to carry out the projects.
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Published: 8/2/2021