Congratulating Qatar on its National Day, Ambassador of Peru to Qatar, H E Jose Benzaquen, has said that Peru is promoting its relations with Qatar in education, culture and sports fields.
“The National Day of a country is one of the most significant events in the history of a nation. My wish is that the beautiful Qatari flag continues to fly today and forever, for the good of a generous and admired community,” he said in a statement.
The Ambassador said that he visit of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Peru in October 2018 strengthened bilateral ties with the signing of various agreements and memorandums of understanding that enhanced close relationship between the countries.
“For the year 2020, we are working and coordinating the visit of our President Martin Vizcarra Cornejo to Qatar.”
Jose Benzaquen said that the State of Qatar and the Republic of Peru fully agree on common goals, such as the prosperity and happiness of their people, promoting a close link between external action and development priorities.
The Ambassador said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties on November 7, 1989, the bilateral and multilateral relations have been developing positively.
He added: “We, both the countries, are based on the rule of law, with diplomatic policies for renewed cooperation, political dialogue, and promotion of trade and investments, as well as the defense of human rights, the fight against poverty, terrorism, environmental conservation, and education and health for all.”
He said that Peru is considered one of the world’s leading emerging markets, with a solid recent history of economic stability based on a continuous average annual growth over the past 20 years of 4.6% of its GDP.
“In addition, I have to mention our bilateral trade. We coordinated a work of a commercial delegation which came to Doha last July. For this year, we hope to export goods to Qatar worth around QR17m, mostly in agricultural and pharmaceuticals products, and to import around QR15m from Qatar, including petrochemicals and construction material, among others.”
He said that both the countries are working on an inclusive investment pact that would be likely signed within next year and it would encourage investments between both the countries. “From another side, we expect that Peru and Qatar will sign the ‘air services agreement’ in the first quarter of the next year,” he added.
He said that Peru was promoting its relation with Qatar in education, culture and sports fields. “Peru was a part of the most important education summit “WISE” by the participation of the Former Education Minister, Dr. Jaime Saavedra Chanduvi.”
He said that Qatar would host an unforgettable edition of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. “It will be a friendly meeting between all the peoples of the whole world and Peru team will be here in Doha.”
He further said: “I believe that the extraordinary achievements of the State of Qatar lie fundamentally in its respect and fulfillment of what was established by the international agreements, in the principles and norms of international law, and harmonious coexistence with all the actors in world society.”
