09:32 | Quito (Ecuador), Oct. 1
Peru has assumed the Pro-Tempore Presidency of the Andean Community (CAN) for the 2026–2027 term, with an agenda aimed at strengthening integration, competitiveness, and the Andean countries' capacity to adapt.
The handover ceremony was held as part of the 58th Expanded Meeting of the Andean Council of Foreign Affairs Ministers with representatives of the Andean Community Commission (Expanded CAMRE).
The Cabinet member underscored the importance of building a common vision in response to the changes reshaping the global economy.
With the start of Peru's Pro-Tempore Presidency, the country presented its 2026–2027 work plan.
It seeks to strengthen integration and promote a joint response to the technological, trade, and logistics transformations facing the region.
"This is the time to make decisions, and I express the Peruvian State's willingness to work with our sister states because we consider ourselves citizens of this Andean space and seek to build a common destiny," Minister Valencia stated.
Peru proposes that Andean integration should translate into greater opportunities for citizens and businesses by strengthening cooperation and facilitating trade and tourism exchanges among the four member countries.
Minister Valencia participated in the 58th Expanded Meeting of the Andean Council of Foreign Ministers (CAMRE), alongside Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa.
During the meeting, priority issues on the community's agenda were reviewed.
Initiatives to strengthen connectivity and tourism
Minister Rogers Valencia, accompanied by Deputy Foreign Trade Minister Sayuri Bayona, participated in the 167th Extraordinary Session of the Andean Community Commission.
The meeting concluded with the approval of Decisions and the issuance of instructions aimed at providing greater benefits to Andean citizens, as well as strengthening connectivity, tourism, and the subregion's development.
Among the decisions adopted, the new regulatory framework governing the entry, stay, and temporary departure of tourists' private vehicles stands out.
It favors new forms of tourism by extending its coverage to private vehicles towing a smaller motorized land vehicle or a motorized watercraft.
Also noteworthy is the approval of the 2026–2030 Community Statistical Program, which will provide harmonized Andean statistics to support evidence-based decision-making.
Likewise, the Commission instructed that work continue toward the implementation of a Single Andean Sky, which will facilitate mobility and connectivity for Andean citizens and strengthen regional air integration.
Lastly, it was agreed to advance efforts to establish an intra-community cabotage regime, which will enable Andean ports to connect more efficiently with transoceanic routes.
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Published: 10/1/2026