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On August 7, the Embassy of Peru in Thailand held a reception followed by a musical concert to commemorate the 198th Anniversary of Peru's Independence. Around 260 people attended this important event, including members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Thailand, representatives of the Thai Government, businessmen, academics, media, friends of Peru and the Peruvian community residing in Thailand, who were delighted by delicacies of the Peruvian gastronomy, tasted "Pisco Sour" and enjoyed music and dances from Peru.

After the reception, held in the halls of the Alliance Française Bangkok, the guests went to the auditorium to appreciate the concert and dances of “Apu Inka”. This activity is part of a tour of this artistic group, which was organized by the Peruvian Foreign Ministry and some Embassies and Consulates in Asia, to disseminate Peruvian culture and foster intercultural dialogue with this part of the world.

The presentation of "Apu Inka" allowed attendees to enjoy a most varied Peruvian musical repertoire, through the performance of representative pieces of the national folklore. Two dancers complemented the cast, captivating the audience with their graceful and colorful performance of dances from the coast, highlands and rain forest, while photographs that showed the landscapes and customs of Peru were being projected in the background.

The Peruvian musicians also performed two traditional Thai and one Peruvian compositions, accompanied by musicians from the Mahidol University, who interpreted them with Thai folk instruments, achieving a perfect harmony and thus symbolizing the encounter between the cultures of both countries and materializing the objective of promoting "person to person" contacts.

Attendees commended the cultural presentation, as well as the tasting of fish ceviche, mango ceviche, “causa”, creamy chicken and chili , quinoa salad, mussels salad, empanadas and potatos “huancaína” style prepared by the reknowned Peruvian chef Omar Frank, under the auspices of “Above Eleven” bar-restaurant, who used Peruvian Hass avocados that can already be bought in Thai supermarkets.

The program of the music group “Apu Inka” includes two additional presentations in Bangkok before continuing to India, the last stage of its Asian tour.

Bangkok, August 7, 2019

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, Ambassador Jaime Pomareda, signed on 31^st July 2019 the Instrument of Accession of Peru to the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), in a ceremony held within the framework of the 52nd Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of ASEAN, in Bangkok, Thailand.

The subscription ceremony was chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, country that holds the presidency of ASEAN during 2019. The Foreign Ministers of the other Member States of this Southeast Asian integration mechanism also participated: Brunei, Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Lao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam, who last January had already unanimously approved Peru's accession to the TAC. Likewise, other ministers and representatives of the ASEAN dialogue partners, as well as invited guests and the Secretary General of ASEAN, witnessed this act.

After signing the Instrument of Accession, which makes Peru the 38th contracting party to the Treaty, the Peruvian Deputy Minister sent a message highlighting that one of Peru's foreign policy objectives is to strengthen ties with Asia in general, in which context Peru acceded to APEC, and with Southeast Asia in particular, through the signing of this treaty, amongst other actions.

Accession to the TAC, a fundamental instrument for the relations between ASEAN members and their external partners, is a very important step that Peru has taken since it will facilitate cooperation with ASEAN to boost economic and commercial relations, investment and cooperation in science and technology, including environmental protection, natural disaster management and the fight against climate change, in addition to promoting tourism connectivity and academic and student exchange.

Bangkok, July 31, 2019

Sunday, July 28, The Embassy of Peru in Thailand and the Peruvian community resident in Bangkok celebrated the 198th Anniversary of the National Independence of Peru with a lunch at the new Peruvian restaurant "Machu Picchu & Pisco". More than 40 Peruvian families attended, as well as the Honorary Consul of Peru in the Province of Khon Kaen.

In a red-and-white-colored ambience and with background Peruvian music, the attendees enjoyed the most emblematic dishes of Peru’s national cuisine, also various Pisco-based cocktails. The Ambassador of Peru wished a “Happy 28” to all participants and emphasized the happy coincidence of Peru’s national day with the birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, King Maha Vajiralongkorn or King Rama X, who celebrated his 67th birthday. The Ambassador also congratulated the attendees for the work they do in this country, mainly in the field of business and liberal professions, while still maintaining their links with Peru through their values ​​and their culture which gives prestige to Peru. Finally, he mentioned the good bilateral relations between Peru and Thailand in the political, economic, commercial and cultural fields.

On his part, the Chief of the Consular Section, offered a toast with Pisco Sour and highlighted the great integration existing between his office and the Peruvian community in Thailand, including through social networking, among others.  He reiterated that the consular staff is permanently dedicated to assisting the Peruvian community and invited the participants to attend various cultural promotion activities of Peru in Thailand. He also highlighted the consular policy, carried out by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which aims to provide consular services and assistance to the Peruvian communities abroad. Finally, he read the message of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru to the Peruvian people who reside outside their country.

In the morning of July 28, at 7.30 - 12.30 a.m., the Thai national radio station, Radio Thailand, broadcasted the national anthem of Peru and a recorded message from the Peruvian ambassador in which he highlighted the excellent level achieved by the bilateral relations between the two countries and greeted the Peruvian community on the occasion of the 198th Anniversary of the National Independence and also the Thai people, especially His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn on his birthday.

Further celebrations of the anniversary of Peru’s Independence Day in Thailand will be held on August 7, with a reception and a concert of Peruvian music. For the upcoming event, Thai authorities, diplomats, businessmen, academics, and other friends of Peru have been invited.

Bangkok, July 28, 2019

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The Peruvian government, through the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), presented the national strategy “Safe Tourism” which attempts to ensure a good travel experience and a safe stay for tourists visiting Peru.

“The ‘Safe Tourism’ strategy seeks to combat informality and insecurity in the Tourism sector. These problems can only be solved at the multisectoral level, through an articulated work between all sectors of the government, which will be promoted by the President of the Republic, Martín Vizcarra” said the head of the Mincetur, Edgar Vásquez.

He explained that "Safe Tourism" has three components: Security, Formalization and Strengthening. These will be applied gradually in the 25 regions of the country and will be aimed at consolidating the strategy at the national level with a view to the Bicentennial anniversary of Peru’s Independence.

Minister Vásquez said that this strategy also includes interventions articulated in terms of security, formalization and improvement of competitiveness in the provision of tourism services, strengthening the management of regional and local governments. Moreover, he added that the tourist will be informed about dealing with formal tourism services as a key factor to have a satisfying travel experience.

“We want tourists to feel safe in Peru and their travel experience focused on the wonders they met in our country. This will have a great positive impact on the competitiveness of Peru as a tourist destination. It is a great challenge that the public and private sector undertake in an articulated way”, he said.

This initiative seeks to reduce the percentage of informal companies in the tourism sector in order to meet the minimum standards necessary to provide a quality service and to improve prevention control, action and response to security problems in the sector.

COMPONENT INTERVENTIONS

Regarding security, the head of the Mincetur said that the operational capacity of the Tourism Police, the General Director of Captaincy and Coast Guard (DICAPI), the National Service of Protected Natural Areas (SERNANP) and local governments will be increased. To this effect, a disbursement of more than S/ 20 million in total will be made for the acquisition of trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, communication equipment, boats, etc.

“This investment will reinforce the Tourism Police with approximately 75 trucks, 55 motorcycles, 10 ATVs and some more communication equipment. Meanwhile, DICAPI will be equipped with eight boats and a checkpoint in Loreto and two boats and equipment for control and surveillance in Madre de Dios”, he set as an example.

He also commented that, through the “Safe Tourism” strategy, a High Level Tourism Security Executive Committee will be established while the Regional Tourism Protection Networks will be reactivated and strengthened.

In the medium term, at the level of formalization, Minister Vásquez said that the sectorial regulatory framework will be updated, tourism service providers will be trained and regional and local governments will be supported to strengthen their oversight capacity.

“Support will also be provided in the implementation of good management practices by regional governments; the development of joint operations with other entities in each region. Complaint processes will be facilitated for aggrieved tourists and legal mechanisms will be implemented for the application of effective sanctions at the level of regional and local governments”, he explained.

IMPORTANCE

The “Safe Tourism” strategy is the result of an articulated work between the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism and the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Production, Ministry of Health and the Public Ministry. There is also participation by private sector associations which include lodging establishments, restaurants, tour guides and travel and tourism agencies.

A recent study on tourism formality revealed that there is 55% of tourist informality in the Cusco region while 75% in Arequipa.

On Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, 2019, the Latin American embassies in Thailand (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Panama and Peru) held the "Latin American Night" event at the "Prince Mahidol” Auditorium, Mahidol University.

On this occasion, performers were the Argentinean pianist Alexander Panizza, who was accompanied by the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Brazilian conductor Ligia Amadio, both were guests of honor.

"Latin American Night" is a cultural-musical event that has been held for several years with the support of the prestigious College of Music of Mahidol University. Also, in the auditorium, all the embassies have a space for the promotion of their respective countries. After the concert, the embassies participant offered a reception for the guests. Peru provided "Pisco Sour", national drink for the enjoyment of attendees.

Bangkok, July 6, 2019

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