Kathmandu, Aug. 10
Javier Manuel Paulinich Velarde, non-resident
Ambassador of Peru to Nepal, said that Peru and Nepal share cultural richness
and spiritual traditions.
"Although our two nations are
separated by vast distances and mountain ranges, Peru and Nepal are united by a
deep sense of cultural richness, historical heritage, and profound spiritual
traditions that stem from ancient civilisations," he said while speaking
at a programme in Kathmandu on Friday to mark the 204th Anniversary
of the independence of Peru.
Machu Picchu in Peru and the Kathmandu
Valley are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
This is the second
time the National Day of Peru was celebrated in Nepal. This year, the two
nations also celebrate 49 years of diplomatic relations between the two
countries.
"Over the years, our countries have
fostered friendly and cooperative ties, grounded in mutual respect,
non-intervention, peaceful coexistence, and shared multilateral values,"
said Paulinich while commenting that Nepal's commitment to peace, sustainable
development, and climate action aligns closely with Peru's international
priorities.
He said that Nepal and
Peru should work to tap the potentials. Peru is the
world's second-largest exporter of copper and silver, and ranks globally among
the top four exporters of zinc, tin, lead, and molybdenum. It is also a major
producer of gold and rare earth minerals—essential for clean energy transitions
and technologies.
These resources are increasingly relevant
to Nepal's own aspirations in renewable energy, infrastructure, and green
innovation, said Paulinich.
He appreciated Nepal's global leadership in
hydropower, sustainable mountain development, and eco-tourism, which serves as
an inspiration for our Andean communities and as a platform for future
collaboration.
Speaking on the occasion, Sumit Kumar
Agarwal, Honorary Consul of Peru in Nepal, said that the Consulate of Peru in
Nepal is looking forward to increased exchanges between the two countries.
"I will focus my energy to foster
robust bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the areas of
investment, agriculture, tourism, trade and technology transfer also," he
said.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 11 August 2025.
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