Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make his first official visit to Peru this Wednesday the 13th after it was made official the special invitation of the president, Dina Boluarte Zegarra. The meeting is part of the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum 2024an event that brings together leaders from the most important economies of the block.
During his stay, Anwar Ibrahim will hold meetings with Boluarte and other senior officials, with the aim of discussing a wide range of issues such as bilateral promotion, Halal certification for Peruvian products and the strengthening of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). . Both leaders are expected to sign several agreements that will benefit both nations in key sectors such as gastronomy, tourism, industrial development and the implementation of Halal certifications.
These agreements represent a significant opportunity for Peru, since they will facilitate the access of Peruvian products to the markets of Muslim countries, boosting exports and strengthening the local economy. The visit also underscores Peru’s commitment to expanding its diplomatic and commercial relations in the Asia-Pacific regiona crucial market for the country’s economic growth and development.
Who is Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia?
Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim is a prominent politician in Malaysia. Born on August 10, 1947, he has had a long and tumultuous career in Malaysian politics. Anwar was a member of the UMNO party and held several senior positions, including Minister of Education and Minister of Finance in the 1980s and 1990s. His rise was interrupted in 1998 when he was removed from office and imprisoned on charges of corruption and sodomy. , which many observers considered politically motivated.
Following his release in 2004, Anwar became a major opposition leader, playing a crucial role in the coalition of opposition parties known as Pakatan Harapan. This coalition achieved a historic result in the 2018 general election, ending more than 60 years of uninterrupted rule by the Barisan Nasional coalition. Although he did not immediately take over as prime minister due to political deals and a subsequent conviction and imprisonment, Anwar remains a central figure in Malaysian politics, promoting democratic reforms and the fight against corruption.
President of Vietnam arrives in Peru to participate in the APEC 2024 Economic Cooperation Forum
In the afternoon of November 12, the president of Vietnam, Luong Cuong, He arrived in Peru on November 12 to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) 2024. President Dina Boluarte was not present at his reception; In his place, the Minister of Transportation and Communications, Raúl Pérez Reyes, received the Vietnamese president along with an official delegation from that country.
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Cuong arrived on a Vietnam Airlines plane and, wearing a lead suit, entered directly into the 2nd wing of the Callao Air Base. Before his arrival in Peru, he visited Chile, where he met with President Gabriel Boric at the La Moneda Palace in Santiago.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Presidents Boluarte and Cuong are scheduled to discuss issues of global interest. Among the highlighted topics are the strengthening of trade, agriculture, tourism, digital transformation, telecommunications, renewable energies and cooperation in the fight against organized crime, with the purpose of promoting and attracting investments to Peru.
