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Peru–Vietnam relations

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Peru-Vietnam relations
Map indicating locations of Peru and Vietnam

Peru

Vietnam

Peruvian–Vietnamese relations refers to relations between Peru and Vietnam. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and the United Nations.

Relationship history

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While Peru and Vietnam have a great distance and its relations only started very late, in the heat of the Cold War, the Peruvian left-wing military dictatorship led by Juan Velasco shared close ideology with North Vietnam and Soviet Union, thus drawing his sympathy to North Vietnam (although Peru officially recognized South Vietnam).[1] He intended to engage in a war against Augusto Pinochet's Chile (a right-wing military dictatorship) by using the Vietnam War as an example, though never materialized.[2] It took more than 20 years until the end of Cold War that saw two nations once again established relations at 1994.

Modern relations

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Modern relations between Peru and Vietnam began after Đổi mới economic reforms in Vietnam, which allowed Vietnam to become a market capitalist economy, and since then two countries enjoy a relatively healthy relations, with strong economic and political cooperation between two countries, making Peru an important market for Vietnamese goods in Latin America.[3][4]

Viettel, a military-backed telecommunication company in Vietnam, established its Bitel brand in Peru and was regarded as an important key player on the development of telecommunication infrastructures in Peru, with a fast and growing market demand, surpassing its Chilean rival Entel.[5] Bitel was one of the main sponsors for Peru national football team throughout its 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign.

Diplomatic missions

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "A Foreign Policy of Independence and Peace". Vietnam Bulletin. Vol XI No 1 January 1974. pp 4–5
  2. ^ "Velasco Alvarado, Vietnam y los Estados Unidos » Gran Combo Club".
  3. ^ "Vietnam, Peru celebrate two decades of relations". VOV.VN.
  4. ^ "Vietnam, Peru hold fourth political consultation". VOV.VN.
  5. ^ "Bitel – a symbol of Vietnam-Peru cooperation".
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