Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Ms. Ana Cecilia Gervasi Diaz, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Peru

1. Minister Nishimura expressed his view that Japan and Peru are important partners who share fundamental values, including freedom, democracy, and the rule of law, and that they will promote regional free trade through the EPA, CPTPP, APEC, and other frameworks. In addition, he also stated the importance of enhanced ties with Peru as a significant supplier of mineral and other resources for Japan.
2. Minister Gervasi stated that the relationship between Peru and Japan, which has a 150-year history, is very important for her country in terms of strategies as well and that she has expectations for further investments in Peru by Japanese companies, including the opportunity of APEC Peru in 2024.
3. Moreover, the two ministers confirmed that Japan and Peru will advance efforts for the collaboration in and enhancement of trade and investment between the two countries through encouraging exchange between industrial players in Japan and Peru, including Japan-Peru Business Committee scheduled to be held in November 2023, and for leveraging the Japan-Peru EPA,  and so on, taking the opportunity of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2023.

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Division in Charge

Latin America and Caribbean Office, Trade Policy Bureau