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Egypt–Peru relations

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Egypt-Peru relations
Map indicating locations of Egypt and Peru

Egypt
Peru
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Egypt, LimaEmbassy of Peru, Cairo

Egypt–Peru relations are the bilateral relations between Egypt and Peru. Both countries are members of the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement and the Group of 24.[1] Relations between both countries are described by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as "excellent" as both countries share a similar history, especially since the latter half of the 20th century.[2]

History

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Peru and the United Arab Republic first established relations on October 7, 1963, with the Arab country being the first with which Peru established relations in Africa.[3][4] Due to the revolutionary nature of both countries' governments at the time, relations became close from the beginning.[3] The Egyptian embassy in Lima opened the same year relations were established.[5]

During the Japanese embassy hostage crisis, the Egyptian ambassador, Sami Tewfik, was among the initial hundreds held hostage by the MRTA.[6][7]

In 2012, Peru hosted the third Summit of South American-Arab Countries in Lima. Egypt was represented in the summit by a delegation, as well as by the presence of the Arab League's Secretary General, Nabil Elaraby, who inaugurated the event alongside Peruvian president Ollanta Humala.[8]

A parliamentary league of Peruvian–Egyptian Cooperation exists in Peru.[9]

High-level visits

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High-level visits from Egypt to Peru

High-level visits from Peru to Egypt

Trade

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In 2022, trade between both countries reached US$ 28 million, with the trade balance being in favour of Egypt.[12] This number shows a steady increase when compared to previous years.[13] Imports to Peru include glasses, potassium, vegetables, and white cement. Imports to Egypt include copper compounds, Karimine, fruits, and nuts.[12]

Cultural

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Cultural ties between Egypt and Peru are the strong point of their relations.[14] Both countries have signed treaties promoting cultural cooperation and the prevention of archaeological looting with each other, starting with the first treaty in 1974.[14][15] In 2015, a treaty was signed between the National Library of Peru and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, to promote cooperation between both entities.[16]

Resident diplomatic missions

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  • Egypt has an embassy in Lima.
  • Peru has an embassy in Cairo.

See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Relations of Egypt and Peru.

References

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  1. ^ a b "مصر وبيرو". State Information Service. 2011-02-27.
  2. ^ "Egypt and Peru". State Information Service. 2016-02-01.
  3. ^ a b Sánchez Serra, Ricardo (2022-07-26). "Perú y Egipto fortalecen relaciones comerciales". La Razón.
  4. ^ Naïmi Cisneros, Hady (2020). ANÁLISIS DE LA POLÍTICA EXTERIOR PERUANA HACIA EL MUNDO ÁRABE [2011-2020] Y PROPUESTA PARA SU FORTALECIMIENTO (PDF) (in Spanish). Academia Diplomática del Perú Javier Pérez de Cuéllar. p. 88.
  5. ^ Naïmi 2020, p. 89.
  6. ^ "List of senior diplomats held hostage in Peru". Associated Press. 1996-12-19. Archived from the original on 2023-06-07.
  7. ^ "Perú: amenazan matar a rehenes". La Nación. 1996-12-19.
  8. ^ a b "Más de 400 empresarios de América del Sur y Árabes se reúnen en el III Encuentro Empresarial ASPA 2012". Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. 2012-10-02.
  9. ^ "SE INSTALÓ LIGA PARLAMENTARIA DE AMISTAD PERÚ EGIPTO". Congress of Peru. 2016-10-25.
  10. ^ "GOBIERNO PERUANO CONDECORÓ CON LA ORDEN EL SOL DEL PERÚ A MINISTRO DE ANTIGUEDADES DE EGIPTO, ZAHI HAWASS". Flickr. Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. 2011-07-04.
  11. ^ "III Cumbre América del Sur-Países Árabes". Agenda Internacional. 19 (30): 75–93. 2012. doi:10.18800/agenda.201201.005. Desde este punto de vista, cabe destacar los viajes que el embajador José Antonio García Belaunde, entonces ministro de Relaciones Exteriores del Perú, realizó a los países del Golfo (Arabia Saudita, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahréin y Emiratos Árabes Unidos; por falta de tiempo no se incluyó Omán) a fines de 2009.
  12. ^ a b Samir, Nehal (2023-03-09). "Egypt-Peru trade exchange reaches $28m in 2022: Peruvian Ambassador". Daily News Egypt.
  13. ^ Naïmi 2020, p. 90.
  14. ^ a b Naïmi 2020, p. 91.
  15. ^ Alva Guerrero, Blanca (2013). "Peru in Egypt: archaeological recovery". Culture & development (10). UNESCO Office Havana and Regional Bureau for Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean: 48–49.
  16. ^ "Perú y Egipto celebraron la V Reunión del Mecanismo Bilateral de Consultas Político Diplomáticas". Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. 2015-10-16.

Bibliography

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