New Delhi, Apr 15 (Agency) India and Peru held their 2nd Joint Commission Meeting today during which they discussed ways to take forward cooperation in trade and investments, health and pharma, traditional medicines, agriculture, defence, space, among other issues. The meeting was co-chaired by Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) and Ignacio Higueras, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, in New Delhi today. Peru complimented India for giving voice to the South in the G20 and inviting President Dina Boluarte to participate in the Voice of Global South Summit, held earlier this year, an official statement said.
Both sides reviewed their traditionally friendly relations and discussed ways to take forward cooperation in areas of mutual interest including trade & investments, health & pharma, traditional medicines, mines & minerals, energy & renewables, science & technology, agriculture, defence, space, capacity building, education, culture and people to people exchanges. They also discussed regional and multilateral issues of current relevance and took note of cooperation between the two countries in multilateral forums and international organizations. Both sides agreed to exchange visits and organize a series of trade, cultural, educational, and other bilateral events as part of the celebrations to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in a tweet said: “2nd India-Peru Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi. Secy (East) @AmbSaurabhKumar & Vice FM Ignacio Higueras of Peru discussed areas of trade, health, mining, S&T, energy, agriculture, defence, space. “Also agreed to organize events to commemorate 60th anniversary of India-Peru ties.”