It is part of a series of culturalexchange and trade promotion activities between Vietnam and Peru fromApril 8-24 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of bilateral diplomaticties (November 14, 1994-2014).
Speaking at theevent, which saw the participation of Vietnamese Deputy Foreign MinisterNguyen Phuong Nga and Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran TuanAnh, Peruvian Charge d’Affaires Luis Tsuboyama said that Peru’s recentopening of an embassy in Vietnam once again affirms its Government’swish to further strengthen the two countries’ bilateral cooperation.
Peru considers Vietnam as a bridge to expand its relations with others in Southeast Asia, he said.
He expressed his hope to introduce to Vietnamese people Peru’s culture through its typical cuisine and dances.
In 2013, two-way trade between Vietnam and Peru reached 154.3 millionUSD, of which 110.5 million USD came from Vietnam’s exports to theSouth American nation.
The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group and the Military-run Telecom Group Viettel are conducting investment projects in Peru.-VNA