With the aim of strengthening and energizing ties, Peru and Japan agreed to follow a roadmap until 2033. The cooperation includes a total of 61 projects and was developed within the framework of the visit of the Prime Minister of Japan, Shigueu Ishiba to Lima to participate inl APEC Forum 2024.
“Today we have approved the joint declaration to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between Peru and Japan, which is accompanied by a roadmap that guides joint work for the next ten years, organized into the political-diplomatic, economic, of bilateral, social and person-to-person cooperation, and security and defense,” the President Dina Boluarte after the meeting at the Government Palace.
The aforementioned roadmap establishes five priority pillars for cooperation between both nations over the next ten years. Both Governments are committed to strengthening political dialogue and addressing common challenges.
For the implementation and follow-up of the established commitments, a working group will be defined in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of both countries.
In the economic sphere, work will be done to expand and deepen trade, tourism and investment relations, with special emphasis on key sectors such as mining, agribusiness, fishing, infrastructure and renewable energy.
“I thank everyone present for paying special importance to the development of ties of friendship and cooperation between Peru and Japan, and I invite you to contribute directly to building the beginning of a new stage of 150 years of deep and beneficial friendship for our towns,” commented the dignitary.
APEC during the demonstrations
During the closing speech ofthe Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Summit (APEC 2024)the presidentDina Boluartespoke about the importance of regional cooperation to face global challenges and strengthen economic ties in the Asia-Pacific. However, at the end of his speech, he thanked the citizens for their ‘commitment and seriousness‘ during the week of the international summit.
However, his message contrasts with the national context, marked by a growing security crisis that led transport unions, merchants and civil organizations to call a 72-hour National Strike starting on November 13.
“I want to especially thank the Peruvian people for their commitment, seriousness and patriotism throughout these weeks of APEC leaders,” were the president’s first words of gratitude to the Peruvians. “We have seen our image reinforced as a country open to trade, investment and international cooperation,committed to dialogueand withconsensus generationto obtain important achievements that allow us to continue on the path towards development and prosperity,” Boluarte added.
