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Egypt–Peru relations are the bilateral relations between Egypt and Peru. Both countries are members of the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement and the Group of 24.[1] Relations between both countries are described by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as "excellent" as both countries share a similar history, especially since the latter half of the 20th century.[2]
Peru and the United Arab Republic first established relations on October 7, 1963, with the Arab country being the first with which Peru established relations in Africa.[3][4] Due to the revolutionary nature of both countries' governments at the time, relations became close from the beginning.[3] The Egyptian embassy in Lima opened the same year relations were established.[5]
During the Japanese embassy hostage crisis, the Egyptian ambassador, Sami Tewfik, was among the initial hundreds held hostage by the MRTA.[6][7]
In 2012, Peru hosted the third Summit of South American-Arab Countries in Lima. Egypt was represented in the summit by a delegation, as well as by the presence of the Arab League's Secretary General, Nabil Elaraby, who inaugurated the event alongside Peruvian president Ollanta Humala.[8]
A parliamentary league of Peruvian–Egyptian Cooperation exists in Peru.[9]
High-level visits from Egypt to Peru
High-level visits from Peru to Egypt
In 2022, trade between both countries reached US$ 28 million, with the trade balance being in favour of Egypt.[12] This number shows a steady increase when compared to previous years.[13] Imports to Peru include glasses, potassium, vegetables, and white cement. Imports to Egypt include copper compounds, Karimine, fruits, and nuts.[12]
Cultural ties between Egypt and Peru are the strong point of their relations.[14] Both countries have signed treaties promoting cultural cooperation and the prevention of archaeological looting with each other, starting with the first treaty in 1974.[14][15] In 2015, a treaty was signed between the National Library of Peru and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, to promote cooperation between both entities.[16]
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