Peru Plans to Establish First Embassy in Guyana to Strengthen Ties with Caricom: Announced by Foreign Affairs Minister

The government of South American nation Peru has announced plans to establish the country’s first embassy in Guyana.

The announcement was made by Peru’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Elmer Schialer, during a recent meeting in Washington DC with ambassadors and heads of mission from Caribbean nations accredited to the United States.

The announcement marks a significant step in deepening Peru’s engagement with the Caribbean Community (Caricom).

Schialer underscored the importance of the new embassy, stating that it will serve as a permanent representation of Peru to Caricom, aligning with the nation’s goal to strengthen ties with member states.

He highlighted Peru’s commitment to advancing trade, investment, and cooperation with Caribbean countries.

“This embassy will be a bridge to foster stronger diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchanges between Peru and Guyana, as well as with the broader Caricom region,” Schialer said.

The announcement was warmly received by the Caribbean representatives in attendance.

Schialer also revealed plans for a high-level visit to the Caribbean in 2025 to further solidify relationships, promoting trade and investment while bolstering regional cooperation.

Additionally, he announced the reopening of Peru’s embassy in Jamaica, further extending the nation’s diplomatic presence in the region.

During the meeting, Schialer reaffirmed Peru’s desire to conclude negotiations for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caricom to establish a Consultation and Cooperation Mechanism. This effort is part of Peru’s broader strategy to formalize political consultations with individual member states of the bloc.

Guyana established diplomatic relations with Peru on July 17, 1971. (CMC)