Peru’s new government has pledged to bring its free-trade agreement with Hong Kong into force this year as part of an effort to position the country as a commercial bridge between South America and the Asia-Pacific, even as its first comprehensive policy programme made no direct mention of mainland China or the Chinese-operated Chancay megaport.Prime Minister Luis Galarreta told lawmakers on Thursday that commercial openness would remain a state policy under Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori’s administration.“During 2026, we will promote the entry into force of the free-trade agreement with Hong Kong, advance new agreements and promote regional exports,” Galarreta said in an address outlining the government’s priorities before the Chamber of Deputies.
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New Peru government vows to apply Hong Kong trade deal, but is silent on mainland China
Peru's new government, under President Keiko Fujimori, intends to implement its free-trade agreement with Hong Kong in 2026. Prime Minister Luis Galarreta announced this commitment to lawmakers, stating that commercial openness will be a key state policy.
Teresa Elena Frontado,Igor PatrickSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-20 · 21:08 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Peru's new government, under President Keiko Fujimori, intends to implement its free-trade agreement with Hong Kong in 2026. Prime Minister Luis Galarreta announced this commitment to lawmakers, stating that commercial openness will be a key state policy. The government aims to leverage this agreement to position Peru as a commercial link between South America and the Asia-Pacific region. Notably, the administration's initial policy program did not directly address mainland China or the Chinese-operated Chancay megaport. Galarreta also indicated plans to pursue new trade agreements and boost regional exports.
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Commercial openness will remain a state policy under President Keiko Fujimori’s administration.
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Peru's new government vows to bring its free-trade agreement with Hong Kong into force this year.
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The policy program also made no direct mention of the Chinese-operated Chancay megaport.
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The first comprehensive policy program of the new administration made no direct mention of mainland China.
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The government aims to position Peru as a commercial bridge between South America and the Asia-Pacific.
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