Peru–United Arab Emirates relations are diplomatic and bilateral relations between the Republic of Peru and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement, the World Trade Organization and the United Nations.
History
Both countries established relations on June 17, 1986. In 2011, Peru opened a consulate general and a commercial office in Dubai. In March 2016, the UAE opened an embassy in Lima.
Diaspora The city is also home to a sizeable Peruvian community, the largest in an Arab country, and hosts the most Peruvian restaurants in the Middle East.
High-level visits High-level visits from Peru to the United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister José Antonio García Belaúnde (2009) Economic Minister Luis Miguel Castilla (2013)
High-level visits from the United Arab Emirates to Peru Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2009 & 2014)
Trade The UAE is Peru's first commercial partner in the Arab world. In 2020, trade between both countries was valued at US$ 530 million. Peru is the UAE's second destination in South America for investments.
Travel In 2023, both countries signed a travel agreement so that Emirates starts operating direct flights to Lima.
Resident diplomatic missions Peru has a consulate general in Dubai. The UAE has an embassy in Lima.
See also
Foreign relations of Peru Foreign relations of the United Arab Emirates List of consuls-general of Peru in Dubai List of ambassadors of the United Arab Emirates to Peru
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