Georgia–Peru relations

Georgia–Peru relations are the bilateral relations between Georgia and Peru. Both countries are members of the United Nations and of the Pacific Alliance, with Georgia being an observer of the latter.[1][2]

Georgia-Peru relations
Map indicating locations of Georgia and Peru

Georgia
Peru

History

Relations were formally established on January 14, 2010.[3][4] Delegations from both countries visited Lima and Tbilisi in October and November of the same year, respectively, and the following year Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili attended the inauguration of Peruvian president Ollanta Humala as part of an official visit.[5] A cooperation agreement to strengthen competition policies was signed in 2018.[6]

Peru opened an embassy in Azerbaijan on August 2, 2017, that was concurrent with Georgia.[7] After it closed in 2020, the embassy in Turkey became accredited again. An honorary consulate was ultimately opened in Tbilisi on August 23, 2018.[8]

Subnational relations

After the Russo-Georgian War in August 2008, the Russian government started a diplomatic campaign aimed at the international recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, whose independence was consolidated by the conflict.[9] Regarding Peru, the Russian press and Peruvian opposition drew parallels with the country's recognition[10] of Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia on February 22 of the same year.[11]

In 2009, the leader of the Peruvian Nationalist Party, Ollanta Humala,[12] submitted a motion to the Peruvian Congress to diplomatically recognise the disputed countries.[13][14] The issue was ultimately not discussed, with the territorial integrity of Georgia (with whom relations had not yet been established) being implicitly recognised by Peru instead, as the country has consistely abstained to vote on the issue at the United Nations General Assembly[15] except for one case where a vote in favour was cast regarding cooperation with Georgia regarding the humanitarian situation in both regions.[16]

High-level visits

High-level visits from Georgia to Peru

Trade

In 2021, Georgian exports were valued at US$ 13,9 million, while imports were valued at US$500 thousand.[18] In comparison, Georgian exports and imports were valued at US$2,2 million in 2012.[5]

Diplomatic missions

See also
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References
  1. "Perú y Georgia celebran III Reunión del Mecanismo de Consultas Políticas". Gob.pe. 2020-10-21.
  2. "III Reunión del Mecanismo de Consultas Políticas Perú – Georgia". Gob.pe. 2020-10-22.
  3. "Diplomatic Relations Between Peru and Georgia as of 14 Jan. 2010". United Nations Digital Library. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  4. "Peru, Republic of". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.
  5. "Republic of Peru". Embassy of Georgia to the Federative Republic of Brazil. Archived from the original on 2022-08-04.
  6. "Perú y Georgia suscriben acuerdo de cooperación para fortalecer políticas de competencia". Indecopi. 2018-12-01.
  7. "Cancillería realiza siete cambios en embajadas de Europa y Asia". Gestión. 2018-12-29.
  8. "DECRETO SUPREMO N° 037-2018/RE: Apertura del Consulado del Perú en la ciudad de Tiflis, Georgia, con circunscripción en todo el territorio de Georgia". El Peruano. 2018-08-25.
  9. Adins 2019, p. 143.
  10. "Perú decide reconocer independencia de Kósovo" [Peru decides to recognize Kosovo's independence] (in Spanish). Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 22 February 2008. Archived from the original on 26 February 2008. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
  11. "PERÚ NO PUEDE NEGAR A OSETIA DEL SUR Y ABJASIA EL RECONOCIMIENTO DE SU INDEPENDENCIA" (PDF). RIA Novosti. 2009-11-19.
  12. Paniev, Yuri (2014-11-06). "La visita de Ollanta Humala a Rusia fortalece los lazos entre los dos países". Russia Beyond.
  13. Adins 2019, p. 158–159.
  14. "Congress of Peru to Consider Recognition of Abkhazia, S. Ossetia". Abkhaz World. 2009-11-19.
  15. Ramírez-Gastón 2018, p. 79.
  16. Ramírez-Gastón 2018, p. 80.
  17. "Mikheil Saakashvili continues his visit to Peru". The President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili. 2011-07-29.
  18. "Georgia (GEO) and Peru (PER) Trade". Observatory of Economic Complexity.
  19. "Consulados Peruanos a cargo de Cónsules Honorarios". Sección Consular de la Embajada del Perú en la República de Turquía.

Bibliography
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