Trade representative Luis Tsuboyama provided an overview of the great potential for trade and investment, saying that last year's total trade volume between the two nations hit a record high of US$300 million.
In addition, he assured attendees that the government of Peru will strive to create a good business climate for investors and provide trade assistance with obtaining market information on a requested basis.
He also extended an invitation to attend the largest food expo in Latin America, which is held annually in Peru entitled – Expoalimentaria 2015 (alimentaria literally means food in Spanish).
A representative from the Peru Ministry of Agriculture, Jose Luis Rabines, in turn provided an overview of the nation’s agriculture industry along with nutritional information and a list of products made from maca and quinoa nuts.