On his third and final day of activities in Madrid, Foreign Minister Carlos Espá participated in the plenary session of the 30th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government.

Within this framework, the government official reaffirmed his commitment to working jointly with countries across the region to deliver tangible benefits to citizens and move toward a safer, more supportive and resilient Ibero-America.

The Cabinet member stated that security is a key concern for Peru.

Likewise, he called for stronger police and judicial cooperation, information sharing, and efforts to combat money laundering.

Additionally, he reaffirmed the Peruvian Government’s interest in attracting investment, promoting private enterprise, and creating formal jobs through stability and clear rules.

As part of his agenda, the minister also attended a meeting organized by the Ibero-American Business Alliance Council (CEAPI), which brought together prominent business and institutional representatives from across the region.

On this occasion, he underscored that Peru aims to consolidate a new phase of economic growth in which private investment plays a central role.

Moreover, he reaffirmed Peru’s commitment to strengthening an environment of macroeconomic stability, legal certainty, predictability, and clear rules.

During the visit, the minister held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Costa Rica and Venezuela, as well as a meeting with his Ecuadorian counterpart, to discuss matters of mutual interest, including opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

At the conclusion of this Summit, the Heads of State and Government adopted the Madrid Declaration and several special communiqués, including one presented by Peru on the 2026–2027 El Niño phenomenon.

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