Kuwait–Peru relations

Kuwait-Peru relations

Kuwait	Peru
Diplomatic mission
None (Accredited from Santiago)	Embassy of Peru, Kuwait

Kuwait–Peru relations are the bilateral relations between Kuwait and Peru. Both countries are members of the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Relations were established in 1975, but were interrupted by the Gulf War until their renewal in 2011. Since their renewal, relations have gained momentum due to increased cooperation between both countries.^[1][2][3]

History

Both countries established relations on December 1, 1975.^[4] Peru's first embassy in the Middle East was opened in July 1989 in Kuwait City.^[5] The embassy had to be closed on February 12, 1990,^[5] amid souring relations between Iraq and Kuwait. Shortly after, Iraq invaded Kuwait on August 2, establishing a puppet government prior to the state's annexation, beginning the Gulf War. During this period, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah established a government-in-exile in the Saudi city of Taif. This meant that, from 1990 to 2009, Peruvian relations with Kuwait were limited to official communiqués congratulating the state on its national day.^[5] On the first day of the invasion, Peru condemned the invasion and supported Kuwait via diplomatic efforts, both at a national level^[6][7] and through the work of then Secretary General of the United Nations, Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, who visited Baghdad twice in 1990 and 1991.^[8]

Relations were renewed and elevated to embassy level in 2011.^[4] Both countries agreed to open embassies in their respective countries,^[9][10] however, as of 2023, only Peru has a diplomatic mission resident in Kuwait since 2011,^[11][12] while Kuwait is accredited to Peru from its embassy in Chile.^[13] A year later, a Kuwaiti delegation visited the Summit of South American-Arab Countries held in Lima.^[14]

High-level visits

High-level visits from Peru to Kuwait

• Foreign Minister José Antonio García Belaúnde (2009)^[15]
• Vice-Foreign Minister José Beraún (2012)^[16]

Trade

Trade between both countries has steadily increased since the renewal of relations. In 2019, Kuwait was Peru's 12th trading partner in the Arab world, with direct trade valued at US$ 1,7 million.^[17] However, many Peruvian exports also end in Kuwait, first passing through neighbouring countries, such as the United Arab Emirates.^[7][17]

As of 2023, Peru is seeking to invest in the country's agricultural sector, and is also negotiating the abolition of the travel visa for Kuwaiti citizens.^[18]

Resident diplomatic missions

• Kuwait is accredited to Peru from its embassy in Santiago.
• Peru has an embassy in Kuwait City.

See also

• Foreign relations of Kuwait
• Foreign relations of Peru
• List of ambassadors of Peru to Kuwait

References

1. "Peru-Kuwait bilateral relations gain momentum". Andina. 2013-11-07.
2. "Peru, Kuwait maintain 'good, developing' relations". Andina. 2013-07-18.
3. "Kuwait-Peru ties on solid footing – Embassy celebrates 192nd Independence Day". Kuwait Times. 2014-05-10. Archived from the original on 2014-05-10.
4. Pelaez Castro, Heli (2014-05-11). "Peru-Endless Possibilities". The Times Kuwait.
5. Naïmi 2020, p. 83.
6. Cronología de las relaciones internacionales del Perú (in Spanish). Vol. 4. El Centro. 1990. p. 11. 2 de Agosto: El Gobierno Peruano expresó su condena ante la invasión de Kuwait por parte de Irak e hizo un llamado "para que las fuerzas militares iraquíes se retiren de inmediato del territorio kuwaití". (El Peruano / La República / Expreso)
7. "بالفيديو.. سفير بيرو لـ "الأنباء": الديبلوماسية الكويتية بنهجها الوسطي لاعب رئيسي في دعم أمن واستقرار المنطقة". Al-Anba. 2019-02-27.
8. Espinosa, Ángeles (1991-01-12). "Pérez de Cuéllar intenta en Bagdad 'parar el reloj'". El País.
9. "Ejecutivo dispone reapertura de Embajada de Perú en Kuwait". Andina. 2010-06-12.
10. "Gobierno de Kuwait anuncia pronta apertura de su embajada en Lima". Andina. 2011-06-08.
11. "Peru and Kuwait, two friendly nations aiming for success". TimesKuwait. 2022-07-23.
12. "Embajada del Perú en Kuwait". Gob.pe.
13. Naïmi 2020, p. 84.
14. Inauguración de III Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y Gobierno - ASPA (video) (in Spanish). Presidencia de la República del Perú. 2012-10-02.
15. "III Cumbre América del Sur-Países Árabes". Agenda Internacional. 19 (30): 75–93. 2012. doi:10.18800/agenda.201201.005. Desde este punto de vista, cabe destacar los viajes que el embajador José Antonio García Belaunde, entonces ministro de Relaciones Exteriores del Perú, realizó a los países del Golfo (Arabia Saudita, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahréin y Emiratos Árabes Unidos; por falta de tiempo no se incluyó Omán) a fines de 2009.
16. "العلاقات الكويتية ـ البيروفية.. خطوات نحو تعزيز التعاون الثنائي". Al-Anba. 2012-09-30.
17. Naïmi 2020, p. 85.
18. "Peru eyes agricultural cooperation with Kuwait". Kuwait Times. 2023-05-31.

Bibliography

• Naïmi Cisneros, Hady (2020). ANÁLISIS DE LA POLÍTICA EXTERIOR PERUANA HACIA EL MUNDO ÁRABE [2011-2020] Y PROPUESTA PARA SU FORTALECIMIENTO (in Spanish). Academia Diplomática del Perú Javier Pérez de Cuéllar.