will involve the holding of more than 160 high-level technical meetings in national territory next year,
The Cabinet member stressed that the leadership to be exercised by Peru at APEC 2024 proves the confidence of the bloc's main economies in the country's reliability and capabilities.
The diplomat indicated that it is also a recognition of Peru's leadership "in the development of the important thematic agenda of the main economic cooperation body in the world's most dynamic region, which includes the most important economies on the planet."
The minister added that the vast majority of APEC member economies are, in turn, important economic partners of Peru, such as the United States, China, Japan, Korea, Australia, Canada, Chile, among others.
"I wish to highlight the importance of the Peruvian APEC Presidency, as it is a clear proof of the confidence of the Asia-Pacific region's main economies in Peru's reliability and management capacity," Gervasi expressed.
The government official underscored that, as a whole, the forum accounts for 38% of the world's population, with nearly 3 billion inhabitants.
In terms of production, it comprises 62% of global GDP and 48% of global trade in goods and services, she added.
"During the exercise of the (APEC) Presidency, Peru will encourage that the 21 economies, which make up APEC, work together so as to develop synergies that enable us to identify the best and most innovative solutions to the common challenges for economic growth," Gervasi indicated.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry's head also indicated that the APEC Presidency will involve the holding of more than 160 high-level technical meetings in Peru in 2024, which will come to an end with the Leaders' Week and the APEC CEO Summit, to be held in November next year.
She added that it will mean the arrival in Peru of the highest authorities and leaders from member economies, of senior executives from the main companies in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as thousands of delegates and representatives, who in turn will lead to the creation of temporary jobs and have a positive economic impact.
"Your support will be essential for the success of this Presidency," she emphasized.