Peruvian Ambassador presents credentials to German President

Photo: Embassy of Peru in Germany

Photo: Embassy of Peru in Germany

09:02 | Berlin (Germany), Mar. 11.

Diplomat Augusto Arzubiaga presented to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier the credential letters that accredit him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Peru to the Federal Republic of Germany.

During this meeting, the envoy referred to the good bilateral relations with the European country, as well as the political and social situation in Peru.

In turn, the German Federal President mentioned the importance of Peru for Germany on issues such as the fight against climate change and the preservation of the Amazonia.

Similarly, he conveyed his best wishes for social well-being and development in Peru.

At the end of this official event, President Steinmeier expressed the importance of maintaining loyal and constructive cooperation between both countries with a view to the development of both nations.

Activities

Some officials from the Peruvian Embassy in Germany participated in the III Peru-Germany Political Consultation Mechanism held in Lima on March 2. 

The host country's delegation was chaired by Peruvian Foreign Affairs Ministry's Director General for Europe, Ambassador Lissette Nalvarte, and German Federal Foreign Office's Director for Latin America, Ambassador Annette Walter.

The meeting served to discuss issues on the bilateral and multilateral agenda, such as the fight against climate change and illicit drug trafficking; cooperation for the preservation of oceans; renewable energy; gender equality promotion; development of democracy; among others.

Other topics of international importance were discussed, such as Germany's relationship with the Pacific Alliance, the perspectives of relations between the European Union and Latin America-the Caribbean, in addition to the current challenges to global security.

Germany is one of Peru's main trading partners in Europe and the main source of cooperation for the development of said continent.

It is also one of the main investors in Peru, as well as a promoter of culture and scientific research development.

(END) NDP/MVB

Published: 3/11/2023