The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism and the Ministry of Transport and Communications held a meeting on April 9 to coordinate efforts aimed at strengthening foreign trade, advancing strategic projects, and supporting initiatives related to tourism development.
The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism. It was attended by Minister José Reyes Llanos, Minister Aldo Prieto, Vice Minister César Llona, Vice Minister Aracelly Laca, as well as officials from both ministries.
During the session, participants discussed key infrastructure projects related to foreign trade. The agenda included proposals for boosting investment and improving logistics efficiency. One focus was on the Callao dry port project, which is seen as essential for organizing vehicle flow toward port terminals. There was also discussion about enhancing operations along the Callao–Chancay corridor with an emphasis on the Evitamiento Chancay–Chancayllo route as a crucial transport link for cargo movement.
Other topics included reviewing integration projects in the Amazon region such as roadways between Juanjuí–Salaverry and Moyobamba–Balsapuerto–Yurimaguas, along with navigability improvements between Yurimaguas and Santa Rosa. The progress of the Paita dry port project in northern Peru was also monitored due to its importance for regional logistics.
In terms of tourism development, officials examined ways to improve tourist experiences through better access to destinations like Choquequirao via complementary roads. They also reviewed conditions at regional airports including Jaén, Chachapoyas, Juliaca, and Arequipa. Measures were discussed for enhancing safety in high-traffic tourist areas such as Ollantaytambo and Machupicchu through improved inter-institutional coordination.
According to the official website, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism contributes to cultural progress by promoting sustainable tourism while focusing on social inclusion across Peru’s communities. The ministry operates autonomously within Peru’s executive branch under direct oversight from its ministerial leadership.
The ministry leads national strategies that support Peruvian business expansion abroad while fostering partnerships with organizations like PromPerú according to information available on its official website. Established in 2002, it remains a principal authority responsible for directing policies that promote export growth and sustainable community development.
With these joint actions between ministries reaffirmed during this latest meeting, both sectors said they remain committed “to working together toward modernizing Peru’s logistical infrastructure so it is efficient and sustainable—strengthening competitiveness in foreign trade.”
