Peru well-positioned as Ghana’s gateway to South America — Ambassador
Peru is well-positioned to serve as a gateway for Ghanaian goods and services in the South American region, the Ambassador of Peru to Ghana, Rosa Liliana Gómez Cárdenas de Weston, has said.
This would offer Ghanaian exporters access to diverse international markets and strengthen economic integration between the two countries.
At Peru’s 204th Independence Day celebration in Accra, the Ambassador emphasised the untapped potential in bilateral trade, particularly in agribusiness and sustainable mining sectors.
The celebration brought together diplomats, policy makers among others to reflect on the values that united Peruvians and the connections they shared with the world, particularly with Ghana.
“The relationship between Peru and Ghana is one of mutual respect and shared aspirations. Our journey of diplomatic relations started 38 years ago. Both our nations share rich cultural heritages and a deep commitment to democracy, human rights and sustainable development.
These shared values form the foundation of our bilateral relationship, which continues to grow stronger with each passing year,” he stated.
He said central to Peru’s economic proposition was the recently inaugurated Megaport of Chancay, described as a “state-of-the-art facility” that offered unprecedented connectivity and logistical advantages for businesses looking to penetrate Asian markets.
“This state-of-the-art facility offers unparalleled connectivity and logistical advantages, making it an ideal gateway for Ghanaian businesses looking to expand their reach into the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.”
It is a propitious moment to emphasise the importance of strengthening trade and investment ties between Peru and Ghana and leverage our unique advantages to foster mutual prosperity,” Rosa stated.
The Ambassador announced that a Second Webinar on Trade and Investment Promotion would be hosted in the coming weeks, focusing specifically on agribusiness and sustainable mining opportunities.
The virtual event aims to foster deeper trade relations and create strategic partnerships between businesses and government representatives from both countries.
Bilateral cooperation
In a speech on his behalf, President John Dramani Mahama described the relations between Ghana and Peru as one that was defined by courtesy, constructive cooperation, and an expanding scope of engagement.
These ties, he said, were anchored in shared principles of democratic governance, respect for human rights, and responsible stewardship of natural resources, values that continue to guide collaboration and lend purpose to the efforts of our respective governments.
“We are encouraged by the recent developments in our bilateral cooperation, particularly the upcoming inaugural meeting of the Mechanism of Political Consultations, scheduled to take place in September in Lima, which the delegation of Ghana is looking forward to attending.
We view this as a significant step forward in fostering deeper diplomatic engagement and facilitating collaborative efforts in areas of mutual interest, including security, trade, and the protection of cultural heritage,” he stated.
