Peru–Singapore relations

Peru–Singapore relations are the bilateral relations between Peru and Singapore. Both countries are members of the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Peru–Singapore relations
Map indicating locations of Peru and Singapore

Peru

Singapore
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Peru, SingaporeNone
(Accredited from Singapore)

History

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Both countries established relations in 1980,[1][2] when the ambassadors of both countries to the United Nations exchanged formal notes to officially establish relations between each other's countries on October 27 of that year.[3]

Foreign Minister K. Shanmugam visited Peru in 2013 to further relations,[4] and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was one of the attendees during APEC Peru 2016,[5] having visited Peru once in 2008.[6]

High-level visits

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High-level visits from Singapore to Peru

Trade

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Peru and Singapore signed a free trade agreement that entered into force on August 1, 2009. As of 2018, Peru is Singapore's 12th largest trading partner in Latin America.[7]

Resident diplomatic missions

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  • Peru has an embassy in Singapore.
  • Singapore is accredited to Peru from Singapore and has an honorary consulate-general in Lima.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Embajada del Perú en Singapur organiza seminario en el marco del Bicentenario". Gob.pe. 2021-07-08.
  2. ^ "Relación bilateral entre el Perú y Singapur". Gob.pe. 2021-01-12.
  3. ^ Vasquez Corrales, Carlos (2020-10-27). "S'pore, Peru to build on 40 years of friendship, cooperation". The Straits Times.
  4. ^ "Peru, Singapore strengthen bilateral relations". Andina. 2013-09-12.
  5. ^ "APEC Foro de Cooperación Económica Asia-Pacífico". Presidencia del Perú.
  6. ^ "Peru and Singapore: Building on strong ties". Inside Recent. 2021-07-04.
  7. ^ "Annex C: Fact sheet on Singapore-Peru Economic Relations" (PDF). Ministry of Trade and Industry.
  8. ^ "Honorary Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Lima". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2023-06-27.