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Scotiabank: EU-LAC summit is hosted in the best moment of Peruvian economic history

(LIP-do) -- The summit of the European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean (EU-LAC) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) are hosted in the best moment of the Peruvian economic history and within a context of relative social stability, reported today Scotiabank. The bank indicated that such events will help the country show its achievements and expand the positive image that Peru is already projecting to the world. “The designation of Peru as venue of the summits is a form of recognition to the stability and security conditions reached by the country during the last years”, expressed the bank. Likewise, it is a recognition to the compromise of the Peruvian democracy and the respect for the human rights because all these factors are considered before the election of a country as an international summit venue.


Peru’s National Police guarantees complete security for V EU-LAC summit

(LIP-do) -- The Peruvian minister of Interior, Luis Alva Castro, informed today that 95,400 police officers have been mobilized in the country to guarantee security and order during the V EU-LAC summit to be initiated on May 13. Alva Castro indicated that all specialized units of Peru’s National Police (PNP) will be located in adequate places, and the Head Office of Immigration of the Ministry of Interior is going to guarantee the needed fluency and rapidness to make easier the ingress of the EU-LAC guests to Peru. In addition, the minister expressed that PNP has disposed of security groups to escort dignitaries and high authorities toward the places where they will be hosted. Likewise, there will be security inside and outside of the National Museum, which is main venue of the EU-LAC activities.


EU-LAC Summit not to be affected by protests, says Vega Llona

(LIP-do) -- The V Summit of EU-LAC not be affected by any protest called by labor unions in Peru, said EU-LAC summit organizer Ricardo Vega Llona who also remarked that not many Peruvians will take part in demonstrations. “Labor union leaders are trying to take advantage of EU-LAC summit to call people's attention and cloud it, but I am sure Peruvians will not support this type of opposition”, president of the EU-LAC High Level Commission, Vega Llona said. Vega Llona regretted that workers from different sectors have planned protests for the week of the EU-LAC summit, which is "an open window of opportunities for Peru". Despite possible strikes and demonstrations, Vega Llona hopes that labor union leaders will call off protests that could tarnish this big event gathering more than 40 heads of state and government from both continents.


Entrepreneurial women to start export-oriented businesses during APEC meetings

(LIP-do) -- The Exhibition of Businesswomen’s Products being held in the framework of the APEC meetings in Arequipa will enable Peruvian women entrepreneurs to meet one-on-one with visiting foreign companies and to discuss opportunities in our country. “The event will encourage local businesswomen to set up businesses and establish direct trade relations with foreign partners. 13 Peruvian and foreign brokers have come to play an important part in handling the negotiations”, said minister of Women and Social Development, Susana Pinilla Cisneros. Minister Pinilla participated in the opening ceremony of the Exhibition of Businesswomen’s Products and Business Round that took place today at the Convention Center “Cerro Juli”, located in the Arequipenian district of Bustamante Y Rivero. To continue reading this article, click here.


News Source: Andina and Prensa APEC