SEOUL, January 22 (AJP) - A delegation of Peruvian lawmakers visited Seoul last week to strengthen diplomatic ties, presenting a newly approved law that designates April 1 as "Korea Friendship Day" to recognize the contributions of the South Korean community to Peru.
Congressman Víctor Seferino Flores Ruiz, president of the Peru–Korea Parliamentary Friendship League, and Congresswoman Silvia María Monteza Facho led the official visit from January 11 to 17. The trip focused on enhancing the parliamentary relationship between Peru and South Korea.
During a meeting with South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik, Flores presented a physical copy of Law No. 32519, which was recently passed by the Peruvian Congress. The law establishes the commemorative day to acknowledge the role South Koreans have played in Peru's sustainable development.
Flores also submitted a draft Joint Declaration proposing regular meetings between the parliamentary friendship groups of both nations to institutionalize their cooperation.
Speaker Woo expressed appreciation for the designation of the friendship day and noted the South Korean legislature's own efforts to promote the inclusion of migrant populations.
The Peruvian delegation also held talks with National Assembly member Min Hong-chul, president of the Korea–Peru Parliamentary Friendship League. The discussions covered legislative cooperation and the broader bilateral relationship, which was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2012.
Min highlighted the strong cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the defense sector, and recalled his own official visit to Peru in 2025 where the friendship leagues held a joint working meeting.
As part of the itinerary, the visiting lawmakers paid tribute at the War Memorial of Korea and visited the United Nations Hall. Peru is recognized there as one of the 39 nations that provided material support to South Korea during the Korean War, demonstrating solidarity before the formal establishment of diplomatic relations in 1963.
The visit underscored the commitment of both nations to deepen political dialogue and celebrate more than six decades of diplomatic engagement.
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Park Sae-jin
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