With a positive outcome and renewed interest from international investors, the first stage of inPERU's XVIII Europe Roadshow 2025 concluded in London, the United Kingdom.
Over two days, more than 80 representatives from the public and private sectors highlighted Peru's macroeconomic strength and investment potential in strategic sectors such as mining, energy, and infrastructure.
The Roadshow featured a full agenda of activities, including presentations, business rounds, and one-on-one meetings with executives from British companies and investment funds.
On the first day,
a Sustainable Finance event was held. There, Deputy Economy Minister Erick Lahura, Cofide Board Chairman Jorge Velarde, and Nuam's Corporate Client and Business Manager Miguel Angel Zapatero presented Peru's experience in this field, as well as the growth and opportunities in the market for this type of investment in the South American country.
Meanwhile,
Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Luis Montero held multiple meetings with representatives from investment funds and major mining, oil, and energy companies, noting strong interest in exploring projects in Peru.
"There is confidence that the government supports the execution of new initiatives and that, beyond the procedures, business decisions will set the pace. All of this confirms that Peru remains an attractive destination for long-term capital," he pointed out.
Minister Montero emphasized that Peru offers a combination that is hard to match: a diverse and high-potential geology alongside a solid macroeconomy that provides security and predictability over time.
"Our concessions framework in mining, electricity, and oil remains a cornerstone of investment, which reinforces confidence in the stability of the rules of the game," he added.
The main event of the London visit was the "Invest in Peru" seminar. It brought together authorities, business leaders, and investors in a strategic dialogue setting.
"Peru offers favorable conditions for investment: fiscal stability, clear rules of the game, and institutions committed to development. We seek to attract European capital to productive sectors that generate employment, innovation, and well-being throughout the country," he stated.
During his presentation, the Economy and Finance minister outlined an investment portfolio worth over US$20 billion. It comprises more than 80 Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Asset Project initiatives planned for 2025–2026.
"These investments cover strategic areas such as transportation, health, education, energy, tourism, sanitation, and urban infrastructure, consolidating Peru as a reliable and competitive destination for foreign capital," Perez-Reyes emphasized.
She highlighted that, in addition to the projects mentioned by the minister, Peru has a portfolio exceeding S/13.6 billion (US$3.87 billion) that can be financed through the Works for Taxes mechanism.
The agenda also included three panels that enriched the discussion and provided insight into the Peruvian economy. In the first panel, representatives from Currie & Brown, Gleeds, and ARUP shared their investment experiences in Peru.
Next, the Deputy Director of Trade and Head of Infrastructure at the British Embassy in Peru, Sofia Garcia, moderated the panel "Transforming Peru's Infrastructure." It included the participation of Oscar Caipo (MACE) and Javier Rodriguez (AECOM).
The third panel was moderated by Canning House CEO Jeremy Browne. It featured three prominent Peruvian leaders as speakers: Roque Benavides (Buenaventura), Mariela Garcia (Ferreycorp), and Carlos Tori (Interbank).
During the closing session, inPERU Chairwoman Mercedes Araoz highlighted that over the past three decades, Peru has built macroeconomic strength supported by solid institutions, an active trade policy, an autonomous Central Bank, and an innovative private sector.
She noted that, in a challenging global context, the South American country combines solid fundamentals and trade openness with a development vision based on equity and sustainability.
With this message, the London stage of the roadshow concluded, resulting in an atmosphere of confidence and optimism about the country's economic future.
The inPERU delegation immediately departed for Madrid, where it will continue its agenda on September 10 and 11.