May 22, 2012
- Peruvian President Ollanta Humala will visit Belgium and France from June 10 to 14 in order to promote the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Peru and the European Union (EU), Perus Foreign Minister Rafael Roncagliolo announced Monday.
May 19, 2012
- Perus President Ollanta Humala said Friday that a potential petrochemical complex must unite the southern regions of Peru as its implementation will include several cities, thus generating progress and development in this part of the country.
- The United Nations has commended Peru for its leading role in protecting and promoting the rights of indigenous peoples worldwide, the Peruvian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
May 17, 2012
- South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan is scheduled to visit Peru next week as part of a South American tour that also includes Colombia, Chile and Brazil.
May 16, 2012
- India ratified its interest to sign a Preferential Trade Agreement with Peru, Peru's Foreign Ministry reported.
May 15, 2012
- During the 10th International Gold Symposium, Peru's Prime Minister, Oscar Valdes ratified Monday that Peru is a serious country for investments and stated that the government works on integrating mining sector with activities like agriculture and farming.
May 14, 2012
- The 10th International Gold Symposium and 2nd Silver Forum started today in Lima and runs until May 16, the event is organized by Peru's National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE).
- One of the biggest challenges of Peru is to provide access to basic services for all citizens, either those living in Lima or in rural areas, which will contribute to reduce inequalities and create more development opportunities for all, Minister of Social Development and Inclusion (Midis), Carolina Trivelli, said Sunday.
- The head of Perus National Commission for Development and Life without Drugs (Devida), Carmen Masias asked several countries to cooperate with Peru in combating drug trafficking and stopping child abduction in the country.
May 5, 2012
- President Ollanta Humala Tasso said Saturday that Peru is "sowing for the future" with the delivery of the first 1,000 scholarships under the government-funded Beca 18 program.