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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

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

High-level visits from Egypt to Peru

High-level visits from Peru to Egypt

Trade

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

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

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

See also

References

  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.

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