recognized the efforts of diplomatic and administrative officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who successfully led
Seven officials in the Peruvian Diplomatic Service (SDR) were awarded for their leadership, commitment, and demonstrated performance, which contributed to the success of the Peruvian Presidency of the APEC forum.
The diplomats who received the decoration of the 'Order of Merit for Distinguished Services at the Grand Cross level, were: Ambassador Fernando Julio Quires Campos, Director General for Asia and Oceania; Ambassador Carlos Daniel Chavez-Taffur Schmidt, Chair of the APEC Peru 2024 Presidential Working Group; Ambassador Carlos Raul Vasquez Corrales, Chair of APEC 2024 Senior Officials' Meetings; Ambassador Luis Escalante Schuler, Director General of Protocol and State Ceremonial; and Ambassador Jorge Renato Reyes Tagle, Peru's Senior Official to the APEC forum.
Additionally, the 'Merit for Distinguished Services' decoration at the Grand Official level was awarded to Minister Gino Edmundo Arciniega Luces, Executive Coordinator of the APEC Peru 2024 Presidency Working Group; and Minister Victor Antonio Muñoz Tuesta, Peru's Alternate Senior Official to the APEC forum.
During the ceremony, President Boluarte noted that Peru's Foreign Affairs Ministry —the Republic's tutelary institution— has members whose aim is to serve the homeland to the best of their abilities and skills.
"The APEC 2024 forum contributed to positioning Peru in a positively on the international stage and has brought concrete benefits to our population," she emphasized, noting that this event would not have been possible without the diligent, discreet, and highly-professional preparation work carried out by the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
In turn, Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer noted that, thanks to the constant efforts of our diplomats, relations have been strengthened, doors have been opened to new investments, and initiatives have been promoted for the benefit of the national population.
"During the APEC Presidency, we not only showcased our rich culture and organization, but also led discussions on crucial issues such as climate change, food security, and the transition to a formal and global economy," Schialer stated.
He added that this event reaffirmed our role as protagonists in the Asia-Pacific region and demonstrated our ability to generate positive impact at a global level and to project Peru as a reliable leader.
The head of Peruvian diplomacy also acknowledged the efforts by all members of the teams that worked during the event: diplomats, administrative staff, volunteers, and support staff, "key pieces in achieving collective success."
More than 280 meetings were organized during the year for the APEC Peru 2024 forum. Within this framework, two state visits, five official visits, and several bilateral meetings took place as well.
This awarding ceremony took place at the Government Palace in the Peruvian capital, Lima.