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The 52nd edition of the Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar took place on March 2 and 3, in the "Siam Paragon Mall" of Bangkok, with the participation of 57 embassies accredited in Thailand, to collect funds for the benefit of the humanitarian activities held by the Red Cross Society in this country.

Under the motto “Giving Colors Our Lives”, diplomatic missions in Thailand showed the best of their crafts and products in 176 stands, in order to acquaint the local public with these products and to raise funds for social and community assistance programs run by the Red Cross Society in Thailand. The Bazaar was attended by more than 50 thousand people.

This event is sponsored every year by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, sister of the King of Thailand. After opening the Bazaar, Her Royal Highness visited the participating stands, stopping before many of them to learn more about the products of each country.

In the case of Peru, the Princess stayed noticeably for longer at the two Peruvian stands, one with handicrafts, and another with pisco, the national drink, and superfoods (quinoa, chia, maca, and coffee), which are currently available for sale in this country. Her Roya Highness was received by the Ambassador of Peru, his wife, and embassy officials. They held a brief dialogue about Peru, its culture, tourist attractions and the goods that it offers to the world nowadays.

Later, together with other heads of diplomatic missions, the Ambassador of Peru presented the Princess a basket full of Peruvian products (quinoa, coffee, chia, wine, and handicrafts), as well as a bilingual book about the History of Peru, which Her Royal Highness appreciated especially, expressing her vivid interest in visiting Peru.

Bangkok, 4th March 2019.

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In both contests, all Peruvian citizens can participate without distinction, which includes residents in other countries and nationalized Peruvians, with the exception of the winners of the Copé Oro prize from previous editions. The subject is free and the material must be unpublished. The contestants participate under a pseudonym.

The deadline for submitting the literary material is August 9, 2019, at the following address:

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Oficina Principal de Promperú

Sub Gerencia Comunicaciones

Av. Enrique Canaval y Moreyra 150

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The literary material may be registered at the Consulates and Embassies of Peru abroad until the indicated date (August 9, 2019).

In a meeting held on 6^th February 2019 between the Ambassador of Peru in Thailand and the Director General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, it was officially confirmed that during the meeting held by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on 18^th January, Peru's accession to the "Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia" (TAC) of 1976 and its amendment protocols was accepted by consensus.

In that regard, Peruvian Minister of Foreign Affairs will receive an official invitation from the Thai Presidency of ASEAN to visit this country, on the occasion of 52^nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, scheduled from 31^st July to 3^rd August 2019, in order to subscribe the instrument of accession to the TAC and participate in the inaugural session of that meeting.

Bangkok, 7^th February 2019

On 21st January 2019, the Ambassador of Peru in the Philippines, with residence in Bangkok, presented his Credentials to the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the Malacañang Palace, Manila.

Before the ceremony, the Ambassador of Peru laid a wreath before the monument to José Rizal, the hero of the national independence of the Philippines reached in 1898.

After receiving military honors and tuning the national anthems of Peru and the Philippines, the Ambassador Fernando Quirós Campos delivered the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte of the Credentials signed by the President Martín Vizcarra, who accredited as extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador in that country.

The President Duterte, after welcoming the Ambassador of Peru, highlighted the large historical ties between both countries and the great possibilities of cooperation that open up towards the future both in the bilateral field and in the regional and world organizations.

They accompanied by the President Duterte, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs in charge, Mr. Ernesto Abella and the Protocol Director of the Presidential Palace, Mr. Roberto E.A. Borje. Ambassador Quirós was in turn accompanied by the Honorary Consul General of Peru in the Philippines, Dr. Francis Chua.

Bangkok, 23rd January 2019

The Ambassador of Peru to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, with residence in Bangkok, held a working visit between January 4 and 7 to the cities of Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw.

On Friday 4^th January, the Ambassador of Peru participated in an official banquet for the 71^st Anniversary of the Independence of Myanmar, offered by the President U Win Myint, at the Presidential Palace of Nay Pyi Taw.

Likewise, on Monday 7^th, he was received in audience by Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, on the occasion of addressing the various aspects of the bilateral relationship. On the same day in the afternoon, the Ambassador also held working meetings with the Minister of Industry, U Khin Maung Cho, and with the Minister of Hotels and Tourism, U Ohn Maung. Later, he met with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, U Myint Thu, and with the Director-General of Political Affairs, U Soe Han.

On Thursday 3^rd in the city of Yangon, Ambassador of Peru held another work meeting with the President of the Federation of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Myanmar, Mr. Zaw Min Win, who was accompanied by representatives of various business organizations of the mentioned country.

As a result of these meetings, it has been agreed to propose agreements to establish a mechanism for consultation and bilateral cooperation, an agreement to exempt the visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders and also consider the possibility of establishing a mechanism of visa on arrival for Peruvians ordinary passport holders for tourism purposes. On the other hand, it has been agreed to intensify the information exchange to promote economic, commercial and tourism relations.

Bangkok, 9^th January 2019

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