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President of the Republic, Keiko Fujimori, received the letters of credence from the Ambassadors of the Kingdom of Thailand, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Republic of India, the Republic of Austria, and the Czech Republic.
The ceremony took place at the Government Palace Golden Hall. It was attended by Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa as well.
The ambassadors who presented their credentials to the Head of State were Ek-on Khunacharoen (Thailand), Johanna Teague (Sweden), Sugandh Rajaram (India), Lydia Ladurner (Austria), and Petr Mikyska (Czech Republic).
Thailand
Peru has maintained diplomatic relations with Thailand for over six decades.
These ties were elevated to the level of a Strategic Partnership in October 2013.
They are based on the complementarity of their economies, as well as their respective roles as gateways to South America and Southeast Asia.
Within this framework, both countries share an interest in deepening cooperation in areas such as economy, tourism, culture, and citizen security.
Likewise, they seek to diversify their common agenda in response to the challenges of the international arena.
Sweden
Relations between Peru and Sweden date back to the 19th century.
Today, bilateral ties are characterized by active political dialogue, high-level contacts, and shared positions on issues such as democracy, fundamental freedoms, sustainable development, and multilateralism.
This close relationship is reflected in the economic sphere as well.
More than 40 Swedish companies operate in Peru across various sectors.
In 2025, bilateral trade reached US$550 million, a 22% increase from the previous year.
Meanwhile, Peruvian exports totaled US$200 million.
India
Over the past 63 years, Peru and India have strengthened their relationship based on shared principles, including the promotion of democracy, respect for human rights, multilateralism, the fight against climate change, and sustainable development.
Both countries also seek to strengthen ties in the fields of technology, services, pharmaceuticals, and trade and investment, taking into account the complementarity of their economies and the shared challenges posed by the current global situation.
Austria
Peru maintains close friendship and cooperation ties with Austria, fostered by the historic migration to Pozuzo and 175 years of diplomatic relations.
Bilateral trade totaled US$128.9 million in 2025.
Additionally, Austria ranked as Peru's 56th-largest trading partner worldwide and 13th within the European Union.
Peruvian exports totaled US$1.9 million, while imports amounted to US$127.1 million.
Austria ranked as the ninth-largest European Union investor in Peru, with cumulative foreign direct investment totaling US$52.8 million as of December 2025, according to the State-run Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversion).
That same year, more than 7,000 Austrian citizens visited the South American country.
Czech Republic
Peru and the Czech Republic have maintained diplomatic relations since 1993, characterized by active political dialogue and sectoral cooperation.
Their agenda is aimed at expanding economic-trade, cultural, educational, and scientific ties.
In 2025, bilateral trade reached US$90.4 million.
Peruvian exports totaled US$4.6 million, while Czech imports amounted to US$85.8 million.
Opportunities for cooperation and investment have also been identified in infrastructure, mining services, renewable energy, agriculture, and logistics.
(END) NDP/MCA/HTC/MVB
Publicado: 2/10/2026