reaffirmed on Wednesday her administration's commitment to environmental protection and the promotion of sustainable investment, stating that both objectives can advance together and contribute to economic growth and the population's well-being.
"We will defend the environment and, at the same time, promote sustainable investment, because the two are not opposed; they complement each other," she stated during the inauguration of Expomina Peru 2026.
In this regard, the top official said the State must change its relationship with investors through more streamlined procedures, greater predictability, and decisions made within reasonable timeframes.
"We must offer greater predictability and make decisions within reasonable timeframes (...) The State must stop being a bureaucratic barrier for investors and instead become a facilitator of development. The State must not create obstacles or unjustified delays," she emphasized.
The top official said her administration will confront illegal economies affecting forests and protected natural areas while promoting a change in approach aimed at reconciling productive growth with the protection of natural resources.
Similarly, Fujimori stressed the establishment of a working group between the Ministry of Energy-Mines and the Ministry of Environment, aimed at advancing efforts to address major investment projects.
"That is why the Minister of Environment, Vladimiro Huaroc, is here with us. He will be responsible for unblocking the projects," she emphasized.
At another point, the President highlighted Peru's significant mining potential, adding that the country has a portfolio of 67 projects worth approximately US$64 billion.
"Our duty is to turn this mining potential into investment, jobs, and well-being, while reducing poverty and anemia," she said.
"Peru welcomes investment and will promote responsible investment. Mining in the 21st century must generate wealth, but also trust," she emphasized.
Regarding this latter point, the top official underscored the importance of coordinated action among all stakeholders involved in the sector.
“And that trust is built by working together—the State, companies, workers, and, above all, our communities," Fujimori stated.
At the end of her remarks, the President highlighted that Expomina Peru 2026 brings together businesspeople, investors, suppliers, and specialists from more than 30 countries.
The fair features 1,250 stands and is expected to exceed US$300 million in purchase intentions.
Peru as a strategic partner
In turn, Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Espa stated that the Government remains committed to consolidating a favorable environment for the development of long-term investment, supported by the country's macroeconomic stability and trade openness.
The Cabinet member highlighted Peru's potential in minerals considered strategic for the energy transition and new technologies, including copper, iron, lead, molybdenum, silver, and zinc.
"President Fujimori's Government is promoting a major process of regulatory modernization and simplification aimed at strengthening competitiveness and improving the business climate," he noted.
Moreover, Espa explained that Peru's foreign policy seeks to strengthen international partnerships related to critical minerals and sustainable mining, with the aim of attracting capital, technology, and expertise.
In this context, he highlighted the memorandums of understanding signed with the United States and Canada.
In turn, U.S. Ambassador Bernie Navarro highlighted Peru's strategic importance to his country.
Likewise, he said the United States will continue supporting the development of Peru's mining industry.
"Peru is key because of its location on the map and the stability of the region, but also because of its mineral wealth," he noted.
The envoy said the U.S. will continue supporting and investing in Peru, particularly in technologies that will increase the added value of mineral resources and strengthen secure, competitive, and sustainable supply chains.
"We reaffirm our commitment to working alongside Peru. We have a great opportunity to build the mining industry of the future, and together we will be stronger. May God bless Peru and the United States," he concluded.
The President was also accompanied at the inauguration ceremony by Senate Chairman Miguel Torres, Deputy Mines Minister Mayra Figueroa, Expomina Peru 2026 Chairman Roque Benavides, along with other representatives and business leaders from the sector.