The Embassy of Peru marks Singapore’s 60th National Day with a message of friendship, highlighting 45 years of growing bilateral ties in trade, sustainability, and people-to-people connections.
Singapore — On the occasion of Singapore’s 60th National Day, the Embassy of Peru extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and people of Singapore. We join in celebrating six decades of extraordinary progress, innovation, and leadership that have made Singapore a global reference in development, sustainability, and good governance.
This year also marks a significant milestone in Peru-Singapore relations, as we commemorate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between our two nations. Over the past four and a half decades, our bilateral relationship has deepened steadily, grounded in mutual respect, shared interests, and a growing commitment to economic and environmental cooperation.
Singapore is a key partner for Peru in Southeast Asia and beyond. In recent years, the two countries have strengthened collaboration through a range of strategic platforms. Peru was the first country in the Americas to sign the Implementation Agreement on carbon credit cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement—an important step that reflects our shared commitment to climate action and market-based environmental solutions.
Moreover, Peru proudly became the first Pacific Alliance member to ratify the Pacific Alliance Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PASFTA). This first ratification reaffirmed Peru´s strong will with Singapore and support for its closer integration with Latin America. Our belief is in the immense potential for cross-Pacific trade, investment, and innovation.
Geographical distance, once seen as a limitation, is increasingly becoming an opportunity. The new Chancay Megaport on Peru’s central coast is set to redefine maritime connectivity between South America and Asia. With a direct shipping route to East Asia, including Singapore, the port significantly reduces travel times and opens new logistics and trade corridors between our regions, where PSA Marine provides important port services. Singaporean companies are doing business with Peru, but new ones are exploring opportunities in this context, and we welcome greater participation from Singapore in this exciting new chapter of interregional connectivity.
Beyond trade and environmental cooperation, Peru and Singapore continue to foster deeper ties, from political dialogues to culinary festivals and art exhibitions, and people-to-people engagement remains at the heart of our bilateral friendship.
As we look toward the future, Peru reaffirms its strong commitment to expanding cooperation with Singapore. Once geographically distant, we are closely aligned in vision, values, and ambition. Together, we are building bridges that transcend oceans—towards a more connected, sustainable, and prosperous world.
