José Fernando Reyes Llanos, Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, attended the central ceremony marking the 138th anniversary of the Lima Chamber of Commerce on April 28. The event was led by President José María Balcázar and highlighted the historical role played by the business association in promoting free trade, strengthening the private sector, and contributing to Peru’s economic development.
The ceremony marked a leadership transition within the chamber as Roberto De La Tore Aguayo ended his term as president and Raúl Barrios Fernández-Concha began his tenure for 2026-2027. Other attendees included César Llona, Vice Minister of Foreign Trade; Aracelly Laca Ramos, Vice Minister of Tourism; cabinet ministers; directors from the chamber; business leaders; and members of the diplomatic corps.
The event recognized the longstanding contribution of the Lima Chamber of Commerce in encouraging investment, competitiveness, and formal employment generation. It also underscored collaboration between public and private sectors to boost foreign trade and strengthen Peru’s presence in international markets through joint initiatives and participation in global commercial platforms.
According to the official website, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism contributes to cultural progress by supporting sustainable tourism and social inclusion. The ministry operates with sector-specific autonomy as part of Peru’s executive branch according to its official site. Its strategies include advancing national policies for foreign trade while promoting Peruvian business growth abroad according to its website.
Oversight is provided directly by Minister Reyes Llanos according to official information. The ministry serves communities throughout Peru with a focus on facilitating trade activities and improving tourism connectivity as reported on its website. It works alongside entities such as PromPerú as well as other organizations from both public and private sectors to advance export objectives according to its official page.
Established in 2002, the Ministry directs policies on foreign trade and tourism while fostering export growth through partnerships that benefit communities across Peru.
