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FA Ministers of Peru and Japan express commitment to strengthening strategic partnership

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

10:51 | San Francisco (U.S.), Nov. 16.

Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea met with Japanese counterpart, Yoko Kamikawa, to whom he reiterated satisfaction over the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations (1873-2023).

He also highlighted the good moment these relations are going through.

Both officials expressed the commitment of the Foreign Affairs Ministries of Peru and Japan to the roadmap agreed upon by President Dina Boluarte and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last August, aimed at strengthening and deepening the Strategic Partnership, as well as the wish to include new areas of cooperation.

Minister Gonzalez-Olaechea invited Japan to expand its investments in Peru, placing emphasis on infrastructure and mining projects.

Similarly, the Peruvian government official highlighted our country's sound and modern legal framework that protects and promotes investments, which includes the Economic Partnership and Double Taxation Agreements, plus the CPTPP.

El canciller invitó al ???? a expandir sus inversiones en ????, en especial en proyectos de infraestructura y minería. Destacó el sólido y moderno marco legal ???? que protege y promueve inversiones, el cual incluye al Acuerdo de Asociación Económica y de Doble Tributación y el #CPTPP. pic.twitter.com/ErWp6kY8qb
— Cancillería Perú???? (@CancilleriaPeru) November 15, 2023

Furthermore, Gonzalez-Olaechea underlined the important role of the Nikkei community in Peru and of the Peruvian community in Japan, reiterating the importance of the 1972 bilateral agreement on visa waiver.

Asimismo, el canciller González-Olaechea subrayó el importante papel de la comunidad nikkei en el Perú y de la comunidad peruana en el Japón, reiterando la importancia del arreglo bilateral de 1972 sobre exoneración de visados. pic.twitter.com/Ctkqmeicau
— Cancillería Perú???? (@CancilleriaPeru) November 15, 2023

The gathering took place on Wednesday

—within the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week that takes place in the city of San Francisco, United States.

Other meetings

On November 14, Foreign Affairs Minister Gonzalez-Olaechea met with APEC Secretariat Executive-Director, Rebecca Sta Maria, with whom he spoke about the expectations for Peru's Presidency of the forum.

#APEC2023| Canciller Javier González-Olaechea Franco se reunió con la Secretaria Ejecutiva de @APEC, Rebecca Sta Maria, con quien conversó sobre las expectativas de la próxima presidencia del Perú en este Foro. #RUMBOAPECPERÚ2024 pic.twitter.com/ahzZiJTcct
— Cancillería Perú???? (@CancilleriaPeru) November 15, 2023

Moreover, they discussed the administrative and institutional status of this bloc, whose General Secretariat is located in Singapore.

Asimismo, dialogaron sobre el estado administrativo e institucional de este bloque, cuya Secretaría General se ubica en Singapur. pic.twitter.com/DVHbPK4T25
— Cancillería Perú???? (@CancilleriaPeru) November 15, 2023

On that same day, Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea held a meeting with Chilean counterpart Alberto van Klaveren —within the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week that takes place in the city of San Francisco.

At their meeting, both officials highlighted the excellent state of the bilateral relationship, evidenced in the continuous high-level dialogue between Peru and Chile throughout the year.

Thus, the ministers highlighted the upcoming start of the Peruvian Presidency at the APEC forum and the handover of the Pacific Alliance Pro-Tempore Presidency from Peru to Chile in 2024.

Likewise, they addressed the main issues on the bilateral and regional agenda.

#APEC2023| Canciller Javier González-Olaechea Franco sostuvo una reunión con su par de Chile, Alberto van Klaveren. En su primer encuentro, destacaron el excelente estado de la relación bilateral, evidenciada en el continuo diálogo de alto nivel entre ???? y ???? a lo largo del año. pic.twitter.com/u6pzEBlqlD
— Cancillería Perú???? (@CancilleriaPeru) November 14, 2023

Previously, Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a working meeting at which they highlighted the excellent level of bilateral relations existing between both countries.

The two authorities reaffirmed their agreements in the defense and protection of human rights and democracy, as well as the respect for international law.

The dignitaries also talked about priority issues on the bilateral agenda, such as the strengthening of cooperation on migratory issues, security, and against illicit drug trafficking, as well as the deepening of economic relations.

In this sense, they agreed to begin works to hold the first meeting of High-Level Political Dialogue Mechanism between both countries in 2024.

Foreign Affairs Minister Gonzalez-Olaechea and U.S. Secretary of State Blinken highlighted the importance of the handover of the APEC Presidency to Peru and the joint work that both economies carry out in this bloc.

Finally, within the framework of a complex international situation, both authorities discussed topics of interest on the regional and international agenda.

?? Nota de prensa: Canciller Javier González-Olaechea Franco sostuvo una reunión con el Secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Antony Blinken. ???? https://t.co/LhPcgmIcji pic.twitter.com/MhmxCTt5tb
— Cancillería Perú???? (@CancilleriaPeru) November 14, 2023

Good to meet with Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea during @APEC Leaders' week. We value Peru's partnership in advancing safe, orderly, and humane migration and are grateful for Peru's work to strengthen economic ties with the U.S. and throughout the region. pic.twitter.com/ufSVJsPX5b
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) November 14, 2023

(END) NDP/NGB/JCR/MVB

Publicado: 16/11/2023