Naidu holds extensive talks with Peru leadership

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New Delhi : Top leadership of Peru has acknowledged that their country has a lot to learn and benefit from the success story of India and resolved with India to significantly enhance trade relations as the two countries celebrated 55 years of diplomatic ties in Lima on May 11, 2018.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu held extensive talks with President, Prime Minister and senior Ministers of Peru in Lima on a range of issues indicating specific areas for enhanced engagement. He spoke at length about India’s strength in supply of quality and cost effective generic medicines, Information Technology, defence equipment, Science & Technology, Space applications etc.

During the delegation level talks, the Peruvian Prime Minister Cesar Villanueva Bardales, leading a delegation of four ministers and senior official, noted that India is acknowledged as a leader in pharma sector and Peru could take benefit of the same. Health Minister of Peru Ms Silvia Pessah Eljay suggested that Indian Government may do needful to enable Indian Pharma companies set up generic medicine production facilities in Peru. Peruvian side agreed to consider suggestion of Naidu for hassle free registration of Indian pharma companies for supply of medicine, according to a PIB release.

Peru’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Nestor Popolizio Bardales stressed that India deserved to be a Permanent member of the United Nation’s Security Council in line with its size, role and responsibilities in the global scheme of things. He reiterated Peru’s support to India in this regard.

Earlier, during his talks with the President of Peru, Vice President Naidu said that 55 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries is an important landmark and it was time to assess the achievements so far to chart out a clear course of action to realize the full potential.

Peru President said his country is closely watching India’s progress in different sectors including its transition from an agrarian economy to being an IT leader with strong capacities in Science & Technology, space sector etc. He informed Naidu that he has asked ministers concerned to make time bond action plans for progressing on identified areas of cooperation.

Sharing Naidu’s concern about terrorism, President of Peru noted that while terrorists come out with new strategies, the global community has to act together to counter terrorism in all it’s different forms and shapes.

After the delegation level talks, India and Peru signed an Agreement on Cooperation in New and Renewable Energy. Peru is a founder member of the International Solar Alliance established with India taking the initiative.

Peru’s External Affairs Ministry organized a special programme in Lima commemorating the 55 years of diplomatic ties with India. Peruvian youth performed Bharat Natyam which was appreciated by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu.