The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) assured at the Spring Meetings organized by World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF), held in Washington, D.C., that Peru remains committed to ensuring conditions conducive to foreign investment.
So, the deputy minister of Finance, Erick Lahura, held meetings with officials of World Bank, IMF, and the United States government, where he explained that Peru will continue on the path of growth and development through the actions adopted by the MEF, among which he highlighted those about ones of the "deregulatory shock" that has been taking place since this year.
In this regard, Lahura met with Ayat Soliman, World Bank's Strategy and Operations Director in the Latin America and Caribbean Region,
At the meeting, Soliman reaffirmed World Bank’s support for Peru and reforms that generate greater productivity, more jobs, and strengthen the country's institutions.
Likewise, in a meeting with the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department, the Deputy Minister of Finance highlighted the growth positive prospects for the Peruvian economy and fiscal consolidation supported by solid macroeconomic fundamentals.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to continue the technical collaboration with the International Monetary Fund.
Lahura also met with Thomas Lersten, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment of the United States Government, and expressed Peru's willingness to continue, expand, and strengthen the trade relationship Peru-USA.
In this regard, Lersten thanked the MEF representative for continuing to promote opportunities for US companies to invest and expand in Peru.
"This type of support increases and strengthens the prosperity of both nations," he emphasized.
The Deputy Minister of Finance also participated in the presentation that the Argentine government made to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on the deregulatory measures applied to its economy.
In this regard, Lahura highlighted the coincidence of economic objectives between the plan developed by Argentina and the one implemented in Peru.
"Both Peru and Argentina are leaders in the region in this type of deregulatory actions, which will have positive impacts on both investment and growth in our countries," he emphasized.
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Published: 4/28/2025