. Thus, a ceremony —organized by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia (DFAT)— was held at the headquarters of the Old Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday.
Likewise, the official affirmed that this is not only an important step for governance, but also for boosting business opportunities to benefit both countries' companies and markets.
Furthermore, she noted that the
PAFTA will help Australia strengthen ties with Latin America.
Moreover, Raper said Australians can take advantage of the
PAFTA benefits and establish greater commercial relations with companies in Peru and the rest of the region.
According to the dignitary, this treaty makes Australia diversify its markets while creating the opportunity for Peru to expand its influence in the Asia-Pacific zone.
She went on to add that Peru offers Australia an access point to the various markets in Latin America.
For his part, Peruvian Ambassador to Australia Miguel Palomino de la Gala stressed that both nations have signed the
PAFTA because they share common interests. As example, he mentioned that the two countries are democracies and promote economic, social, as well as political freedoms.
Over 40 people attended the event, including senior Australian Government officials, Peruvian Foreign Affairs Ministry officials, and Latin American diplomatic corps members.