Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discusses UAE-Peru ties with Foreign Minister Carlos Espá

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call on Tuesday, 25 August, with Carlos Espá, the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, to discuss expanding bilateral trade and diplomatic cooperation. Commemorating 40 Years of Ties During the call, Sheikh Abdullah congratulated Espá on his new role and reviewed the four-decade history of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The UAE and Peru established formal ties in 1986, and both ministers noted the current growth trajectory in economic and political engagement as they mark this 40-year milestone. The discussion focused on specific mechanisms to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors to serve mutual economic interests. The diplomatic exchange follows a period of increasing engagement between the UAE and Latin American markets, as the UAE seeks to diversify its global trade partners and investment portfolio. Strategic South American Engagement The timing of the call coincides with the UAE's broader foreign policy objective of deepening ties with South American nations. The two ministers expressed a shared commitment to advancing joint projects that promote national prosperity and regional stability. This conversation serves as an official introduction between the two foreign ministers following recent leadership changes in the Peruvian cabinet. Moving forward, the two ministries are expected to coordinate on upcoming…