Peru–United Arab Emirates relations
Peru–United Arab Emirates relations are the bilateral relations between Peru and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both countries are members of the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement. History Both countries established relations on June 17, 1986. In 2011, Peru opened a consulate general and a commercial office in Dubai. The city is also home to a sizeable Peruvian community, the largest in an Arab country, and hosts the most Peruvian restaurants in the Middle East. In March 2016, the UAE opened an embassy in Lima. High-level visits High-level visits from Peru to the United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister José Antonio García Belaúnde (2009) Economic Minister Luis Miguel Castilla (2013) High-level visits from the United Arab Emirates to Peru Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (2009 & 2014) Trade The UAE is Peru's first commercial partner in the Arab world. In 2020, trade between both countries was valued at US$ 530 million. Peru is the UAE's second destination in South America for investments. Travel In 2023, both countries signed a travel agreement so that Emirates starts operating direct flights to Lima. Resident diplomatic missions Peru has a consulate general in Dubai. The UAE has an embassy in Lima. See