stated on Thursday that during her current tour of the United States, she invited companies from around the world to bet on Peru, given the country's economic stability.
The Head of State added that Peru is going through a period of economic stability. Thus, foreign investors are welcome to compete under the same treatment afforded to Peruvians.
The top official noted that part of this stability stems from the ratification of Julio Velarde as Central Reserve Bank (BCR) governor.
Meanwhile, macroeconomic figures give the country's economy greater strength compared with the rest of the region.
"These favorable conditions are what I have conveyed, along with the confidence that is already being reflected in some figures," Fujimori stated.
"For example, the growth rate in the first six months was 3.1%, and with the new government taking office, this has risen to 3.4%, despite El Niño phenomenon," she added.
The President noted that seven major Peruvian companies are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and expressed her confidence that many more companies will do the same.
The top official said that during her tour, in addition to addressing the United Nations General Assembly, she had met with several presidents and participated in forums such as the "Shield of the Americas" and the Santiago Commitment.
The Head of State also held talks with two business groups and took part in activities at the NYSE.
Regarding her address to the UN, Fujimori recalled that she had spoken about the risks facing Peru, including crime and El Niño phenomenon, as well as the Government's actions to address them.
Respect for institutions
At another point, the President reaffirmed her respect for the independence of the government branches, while noting that this does not mean remaining silent or failing to analyze past mistakes.
"I believe in strong, independent, and autonomous institutions, but also in their ability to assess what was good as well as the mistakes of the past. In general, the Executive Branch, Congress of the Republic, the Public Ministry, and the Judiciary," she asserted.
The top official clarified that, regarding the Judiciary, her criticism has been directed at certain judges, although—she pointed out—"the aim is to look to the future and build a better country, while also recognizing those who have helped us achieve peace and adopt a reconciliatory outlook."
When asked about the possibility of holding talks with her Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum, Fujimori noted that, if Congress grants her the corresponding authorization, she will travel to the APEC forum in China this November, where she could speak with the Mexican president "if the opportunity arises."
"And if it does not happen on that occasion, it is also being planned for the Pro-Tempore Presidency that Mexico is leaving to be handed over to Peru," Fujimori said.
"What we are planning, through both Foreign Affairs Ministries, is for me to visit Mexico so that she can hand over this responsibility to me personally. So, if it is not at APEC, it will be directly in Mexico, where we hope to have a first meeting," she added.