New Zealand–Peru relations

In this article we will analyze New Zealand–Peru relations from different perspectives in order to understand its impact in different contexts. New Zealand–Peru relations is a topic that has aroused great interest in recent years, due to its relevance in the social, political, economic, cultural, among others. Throughout this analysis, we will examine the various dimensions that New Zealand–Peru relations encompasses, as well as its evolution over time and its influence on today's society. In addition, we will explore the different interpretations and opinions that exist around New Zealand–Peru relations, with the aim of providing a broad and complete vision of this topic.

New Zealand–Peru relations
Map indicating locations of New Zealand and Peru

New Zealand
Peru

New Zealand–Peru relations are the bilateral relations between New Zealand and Peru. Both nations are members of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Cairns Group and the United Nations.

History

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru Javier González-Olaechea in a virtual meeting with New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, 20 March 2024.

In 1972, New Zealand and Peru established diplomatic relations.[1] Soon afterwards, both nations opened resident embassies in their respective capitals. In 1990, New Zealand closed its embassy in Lima.[2] In June 1998, Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori became the first Peruvian head-of-state to pay an official visit to New Zealand.[3] President Fujimori returned to New Zealand in September 1999 to attend the 11th APEC summit being held in New Zealand.[4]

In 2002, New Zealand Foreign Minister Phil Goff made an official visit to Peru.[2] In November 2008, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key made an official visit to Peru to attend the 20th APEC Summit in Lima.[5] In 2010, Peru closed its embassy in Wellington.[2] In November 2016, Prime Minister Key returned to Peru to attend the 28th APEC Summit in Lima.

Since 2012, New Zealand has been an active observer of the Pacific Alliance which includes Peru, Colombia, Chile and Mexico. New Zealand launched negotiations towards a high-quality and comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) with the Pacific Alliance in June 2017. Once negotiations are concluded and the FTA is in force, New Zealand will become an Associated State of the Pacific Alliance. In February 2018, Peru re-opened its embassy in Wellington.[6]

High-level visits

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key attending the 29th APEC Summit in Lima; November 2016.

High-level visits from New Zealand to Peru

High-level visits from Peru to New Zealand

Bilateral agreements

Both nations have signed a few bilateral agreements such as an Agreement of Technical Cooperation (1974); Agreement of High-Level Consultations (1998); Agreement on Joint Communications (1998); Working Holiday Agreement (2011) and an Air Services Agreement (2018).[7][8]

Trade

In 2016, trade between New Zealand and Peru totaled US$83 million.[9] New Zealand's main exports to Peru include: dairy based products; food preparations; machinery and seafood.[10] Peru's exports to New Zealand include: fats and fish oil concentrate; coffee; fan shells; mangos; Brazil nuts; canned asparagus; quinoa; and profiled wood.[11]

Resident diplomatic missions

See also

References

  1. ^ "Relaciones Bilaterales Perú - Nueva Zelanda". Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. Archived from the original on 2016-12-01.
  2. ^ a b c Diplomatic relations between Peru and New Zealand (in Spanish)
  3. ^ State Luncheon in Honour of his Excellency Mr. Alberto Fujimori
  4. ^ 1999 Leaders' Declaration
  5. ^ 2008 APEC Summit
  6. ^ Disponen reabrir embajada del Perú en Nueva Zelanda (in Spanish)
  7. ^ Bilateral agreements of Peru: New Zealand (in Spanish)
  8. ^ New Zealand deepens connections with Peru at APEC Leaders’ Week
  9. ^ ¿Cuáles son las relaciones y oportunidades comerciales entre Perú y Nueva Zelanda? (in Spanish)
  10. ^ CPTPP and Peru
  11. ^ ¿Qué exporta el Perú a Nueva Zelanda, nuestro rival rumbo al Mundial? (in Spanish)
  12. ^ Embassy of New Zealand in Santiago, Chile
  13. ^ Embassy of Peru in Wellington