15:36 | Beijing (China), Apr. 29.
Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea and
China's Vice President Han Zheng reaffirmed the interest in strengthening the bilateral relationship between both countries through cooperation and greater investment in strategic areas of mutual benefit to both nations.
At a working meeting held at the People's Palace in Beijing, the Peruvian and Chinese authorities explored a roadmap with coordination and cooperation mechanisms in trade, agricultural, scientific, technological, energy, mining, artificial intelligence, and telemedicine matters, among others.
Minister Gonzalez-Olaechea agreed with the Chinese Vice President that technical teams from both countries would define, without further delay, the initiatives and projects in the areas discussed during the meeting.
On the other hand, he referred to the respect that Peru has for historical China and its very varied and profound reflections, as well as the contributions of Chinese migration to Peru for almost two centuries.
"There are many more similarities than differences between both countries. Peru and China seek happiness and peace," he stressed.
At the meeting, which lasted twice the time it was supposed to according to the official agenda, the Foreign Affairs sector's head surprised everyone by speaking in Chinese.
"China and Peru have given irrefutable examples to the world of the management of challenges imposed on us by our geographical features. Ancient cultures of my country worshiped the Sun, the Moon, and the stars because their course and cycles made us skilled in reflection, we learned about syncretism, we mastered engineering and the course of waters from the heights," he said, referring to Machu Picchu and Saqsayhuaman.
Moreover, the Peruvian government official praised the Great Wall of China.
Regarding the organization of APEC Peru 2024, the Cabinet member reaffirmed that Peru is prepared to provide logistical facilities, security, and adequate training in thematic areas to the delegations of the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
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Published: 4/29/2024