CARACAS, Venezuela – CEO of CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean – Sergio Díaz-Granados, and the president of the Business Council Alliance for Ibero-America (CEAPI), Nuria Vilanova, met with the president-elect of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, to reaffirm the support of both institutions for the country and lay the foundations for close cooperation with the new government.
In an open dialogue, the main opportunities to revitalise a development agenda that fosters sustainable growth, competitiveness, institutional strengthening and regional integration were explored.
“ Peru is about to begin a new chapter. Peruvians have made it very clear that they want a functioning state, an economy that will grow again, and a government that will generate stability and opportunities. That will be the commitment of our administration. We want to build a Peru that is safe to live in, attractive to invest in, and reliable for doing business,” the Peruvian president stated.
Along those lines, he emphasised three principles that will guide his government. The first focuses on absolute respect for the rule of law; the second, on macroeconomic stability; and the third relates to a firm commitment to private investment as an engine of growth and job creation.
The Peruvian president also expressed his commitment to restoring order and public safety, stating that all the State’s capabilities would be used to ensure that Peru would once again be a safe country for its citizens and for those who invest in it. He added that from the beginning of his term, Peru will begin to responsibly prepare to face the El Niño phenomenon.
“Our initial focus will be preventative; we will invest before the emergency to avoid human and economic losses. We will carry out river dredging projects, ravine protection, identification of critical points, and maintenance of pedestrian infrastructure,” he stated.
Sergio Díaz-Granados reiterated CAF’s full commitment to continue supporting Peru in the implementation of projects and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for Peruvians. “CAF maintains a historical relationship with Peru, spanning more than five decades, and we will continue to support the country in projects and initiatives that improve the quality of life for all Peruvians. Our commitment to the country’s sustainable and inclusive development is stronger than ever.”
For her part, CEAPI President Núria Vilanova expressed her appreciation to president-elect Keiko Fujimori for “her intelligence, determination, commitment, and generosity.” She also emphasised that “to transform a country, it is necessary to know and love it,” and affirmed her confidence in the new president’s ability to lead a period of reconciliation and development for Peru, based on “healing wounds, not responding to provocations, and working for a better country.”
Vilanova also reaffirmed CEAPI’s commitment to continue promoting the participation of Ibero-American businesses in the country’s development. “We will work to mobilise Ibero-American businesspeople, strengthen their confidence in Peru, and promote new investments that contribute to its growth,” he stated.
CAF maintains a strong cooperative relationship with Peru and has supported the country for over five decades by financing strategic projects in infrastructure, social development, regional integration, energy transition, institutional strengthening, and the promotion of the productive sector. This meeting reaffirms the commitment to continue working together to promote sustainable development.