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Peruvian, Japanese Foreign Ministers highlight excellent state of bilateral relations

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14:30 | Lima, May. 3.

The bilateral relationship between Peru and Japan is in an excellent state, which translates into bilateral trade and the presence of both cultures in their territories, Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Ana Cecilia Gervasi reported on Wednesday.


At the end of said meeting, the Peruvian diplomat highlighted the existing common ties.


Therefore, Japan ranks as Peru's fourth-largest trading partner. It is also "one of the main destinations for our exports."

Likewise, the Peruvian diplomat stressed that the Nikkei community, or of Japanese descendants, in Peru is the third-largest in the world by including more than 100,000 people.

On the other hand, the Peruvian community in Japan, with 50,000 people, is the largest Spanish-speaking community in the Asian nation.

"The bilateral relationship that began on August 21, 1873, is in excellent state," Gervasi underlined.

This is also based on shared values and respect for democracy, she indicated.

Thanks and invitation

During the event, the Peruvian Foreign Affairs minister conveyed to her counterpart, Yoshimasa Hayashi, the Peruvian Government's gratitude for the cooperation provided by Japan in delivering humanitarian aid for those affected by recent floods in the Peruvian north, and donating 32 ambulances.

Moreover, Minister Gervasi asked him to inform Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that he is invited to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum Summit, which will be held in Peru in 2024.

Similarly, Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi was asked to invite more Japanese companies to participate in investment projects —namely in infrastructure— in Peru by making use of the bilateral economic partnership agreement signed more than 10 years ago.


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Published: 5/3/2023