Argentina keen on investing in Peru due to FTA with United States

The secretary of External Relations in Argentina, ambassador Victorio Taccetti, during his official visit to Peru, said that Argentine investors would go into partnership with Peruvian entrepreneurs to carry out exports to countries, where Peru have signed trade agreements.

Mainly, Taccetti pointed out the benefits that a Free Trade Agreement between Peru and the United States represents, as well Peru's participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC).

"Of course, we want to seize every business opportunity along with Peruvian companies, according to the norms established by free trade agreements and Peru's integration into this process to help us entering these markets; if they are great opportunities, we will take advantage of them.", he said to the local press.

In addition, he guarantteed that trade and investment relations between Peru and Argentina are on the right track, as 60 Argentine businessmen' presence prove it.

Thease investors will participate in the seminar called "Business Opportunities between Argentina and Peru", to be held during their visit.

Publication: Andina - English Newswire
Provider: Andina
Date: August 20, 2008