invited businesspeople to continue placing their trust in Peru as a reliable partner for investment, during an event organized by the
, a U.S.-based business organization.
"I want to be firm and clear on the following. Peru continues to prioritize attracting investment alongside improving the living conditions of our fellow citizens," Mrs. Boluarte said.
The Head of State indicated that Peru currently faces an infrastructure gap in access to basic services projected through 2030, amounting to nearly S/360 billion, or approximately US$100 billion.
In that regard, the President emphasized that closing this gap is a top national interest, for which investment is essential, and stressed that Peru offers a wide range of opportunities in this field.
The top official explained that the most recent project portfolio prepared by the Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversion) for the 2025–2027 period includes 90 projects under public-private partnership (PPP) and asset project modalities, totaling US$26.43 billion. These are distributed across sectors such as transportation-communications, sanitation, health, energy, and education.
Regarding the mining sector, she noted that the most recent investment project portfolio prepared by the Ministry of Energy and Mines includes 68 projects valued at an estimated US$62.573 billion, along with another 84 exploration projects totaling US$1.039 billion.
Invitation from U.S. Vice President
At another point,
President Boluarte thanked U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance for inviting her to visit the United States and confirmed that she will make the trip.
The Head of State expressed confidence that "national interests will prevail" in Congress when deciding whether to authorize the trip, noting that this opportunity will help strengthen strategic ties with the United States.
Previously, the top official highlighted the strengthening of relations with the North American country. Similarly, she reminded attendees that the 200th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations is approaching.
Additionally, she noted that the United States is the second-largest destination for Peruvian exports and the leading destination for non-traditional exports. In that vein, she emphasized, "Peru has been, is, and will continue to be a good friend to U.S. capital, regardless of any circumstances."
"I invite businesspeople in general, and U.S. entrepreneurs in particular, to continue betting on Peru as a reliable partner. Investing in Peru is a bet with guaranteed profitability and tangible social impact, characteristics of responsible and beneficial investments for both corporate goals and citizen aspirations," she concluded.
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