The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism announced on Apr. 27 the completion of its Thirteenth International Trade Negotiations Course, highlighting efforts to develop a new generation of trade negotiators in Peru. José Fernando Reyes Llanos, Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, led the closing ceremony at the ministry’s headquarters with officials and 41 graduates from across ten regions.
This initiative aims to prepare young professionals for roles in foreign trade as Peru seeks to maintain export growth and expand its presence in international markets. “The management of foreign trade involves skills that are acquired through experience. The State is a good place to learn how to manage, just like the private sector; but it is essential to understand that, wherever we are, we are serving the country,” Reyes Llanos said during his remarks.
The course ran from January to March 2026 and received 456 applications from 21 regions. After a competitive selection process, 45 participants were admitted and 41 completed the program successfully. Sixty-four percent of graduates were women, reflecting increased female leadership in foreign trade roles. Participants received specialized training on commercial negotiations, international legal management, analysis of trade agreements, and sustainable development strategies with contributions from experts at Mincetur, PromPerú and the Advisory Centre on World Trade Organization Law (ACWL).
According to the official website, the Ministry contributes to cultural and social progress by fostering sustainable tourism and social inclusion throughout Peru. It belongs to the Executive Branch with sector-specific autonomy under ministerial oversight according to information provided by the Ministry. The agency also advances national strategies for foreign trade by promoting Peruvian business expansion through collaboration with public entities such as PromPerú as well as private organizations according to official sources.
Since its creation in 2002, the Ministry has directed policies on foreign trade and tourism aimed at fostering export growth while facilitating partnerships between sectors for community well-being according to its official website. The program highlighted this approach by engaging students from diverse academic backgrounds—including law, economics, business administration—and universities nationwide.
At the event it was noted that Peru reached over $90 billion in exports during 2025—a growth rate of more than twenty-one percent—with projections exceeding $100 billion for next year. The need for continued cooperation among public institutions, private industry partners and academia was reaffirmed as key for future success.
