President begins official visit to Peru and attends APEC Summit Week

At 3:45 p.m. on November 12 local time, the plane carrying President Luong Cuong and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, starting an official visit to the Republic of Peru and attending the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit Week in Lima, Peru at the invitation of President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra.

Welcoming President Luong Cuong and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation at Jorge Chavez airport on the Peru side were the Minister of the Government and some officials of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On the Vietnamese side were Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil and Peru Bui Van Nghi and officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy.

This is the first official visit to Peru by a Vietnamese President. Taking place on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the visit is expected to be a historic milestone, contributing to consolidating the foundation of good political relations between the two countries, enhancing the effectiveness of cooperation in potential areas, and aiming to bring the relationship to a new height.

In addition, the President's participation in the APEC 2024 Summit Week on the occasion of the forum's 35th anniversary continues to affirm Vietnam's active and responsible contributions to solving regional and global issues, especially promoting the process of international economic integration, creating new momentum for regional growth; continuing to strengthen APEC's role as the leading economic forum.

During more than 25 years of participating in APEC, Vietnam has left many strong marks in APEC cooperation and has always been assessed as a member with many positive, responsible and effective contributions to realizing APEC's cooperation goals and visions as well as enhancing the role of the Forum.

On the other hand, attending the APEC Summit Week is an opportunity for the President to meet and interact with APEC leaders, including many comprehensive strategic partners and strategic partners, contributing to continuously deepening relations with APEC members.

During his stay in Peru, the President is expected to attend an official welcoming ceremony hosted by the President of Peru and hold talks and meetings with leaders of the Peruvian Government and National Assembly.

Along with that, the President will join leaders of member economies in attending the APEC Summit; attending and delivering important speeches at the APEC-CEO Summit, the Informal Dialogue between APEC leaders and guests; and many other bilateral activities.