Despite the context of the global crisis, investors in our country see potential for long-term investments, said the ambassador of United States of America in Peru, Lisa Kenna, who also stressed that the North American country wanted to participate in the growth of the Peruvian economy.
— What is the outside perspective on investments in Peru?
— The US has had close trade ties with Peru for many years. We are committed to the growth of the Peruvian economy, I speak to US investors every week and they have a long-term perspective, for them there is a sense of optimism because it is clear that Peru has all the resources and elements that it needs an ever stronger economy, and the US wants the same; We want to participate in this growth.
— Has the outlook improved compared to last year?
— Despite the challenges of the post-pandemic world, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and all these outside elements affecting the country and many other countries, it is evident to investors that Peru has so many resources available for our priorities are essential, for example minerals.
— Which sectors stand out the most in this US-Peru trade relationship?
— There are many sectors, for example mining, technology and energy. Yesterday we visited Peru LNG and it’s impressive how willing Europe and Asia to support after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and also to support energy delivery here in Peru at lower prices and the switch to gas usage, that’s something very important.
— In agriculture, Peru is the leading exporter of blueberries to the US, what other products stand out?
— Yes, blueberries, fresh grapes, avocados, tangerines. We also went to La Calera yesterday and it’s impressive because they produce different types of fruit but also juices there to export important proteins for the whole world.
— Is there greater potential that can be exploited?
Yes, much older. I have also visited companies up north, in Trujillo, that export avocados and blueberries to the US and we have some programs to support mypes, connecting them to finance and to the markets. They don’t need much more, because they have the initiative, the creativity that young people have is impressive.
— What other sectors support your expansion?
— We develop business plans for entrepreneurs here, for example we have a program called “Academy for Women Entrepreneurs” that offers training so that they can develop their business plans and get funding, and with that they produce their textile products, clothes, chocolate. Now it is exported to Europe, not only to the USA, the breeders are very small, but successful.
— In which regions of the country did you identify this potential?
– All in all. We went to Jaén, Cusco, Puno, they export ponchos, textiles, handicrafts, not just to sell locally.
“We have programs to support mypes and connect them to funding and markets. They don’t need more, because they have the initiative”.