La ministra de Comercio Exterior, Magaly Silva Velarde, expone ante la Comisión de Presupuesto del Congreso. Difusión
Honduras and Turkey expect to close negotiations for a trade agreement with Peru by the end of 2014, said the minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), Magali Silva.
During the presentation of the ministry's proposed budget for 2015, the Cabinet official revealed Peru has signed and brought into force 17 trade agreements so far, which means national products have access to 52 international markets.
“Peru is currently negotiating with these countries [Honduras and Turkey] but, most importantly, more than 95 percent of our exports will be shipped under preferential rates,” she noted.
Likewise, Silva highlighted the two multilateral deals signed with the European Union and EFTA countries (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein).
On the other hand, the Mincetur’s head stood out the achievements made by Peru’s trade offices abroad, with 18 branches set up in 2013 and adding up to 36 this year.
“We plan to open four more offices by 2015, as we look to further enhance our presence in northern Europe, as well as in Asia, namely Singapore; we also need to open offices in Oceania, probably in Australia, although I would not rule out the possibility to establish one in New Zealand,” Silva added.
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Published: 10/21/2014