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Ireland–Peru relations

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Irish-Peruvian relations
Map indicating locations of Ireland and Peru

Ireland
Peru
Diplomatic mission
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(Accredited from Santiago)		Embassy of Peru, Dublin

Ireland–Peru relations refers to the bilateral relations between Ireland and Peru. Both countries are members of the United Nations.

History

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Relations between Peru and Ireland date back to the Viceroyalty of Peru, where Ambrosio O'Higgins, a viceroy of Irish descent, governed the polity from 1796 to 1801.[1] During the Spanish American Wars of Independence, Irish volunteers participated alongside British troops in the Peruvian War of Independence. One such example is the presence of an Irish battalion during the decisive battle of Ayacucho,[2] as well as during the battles of Pinchincha (of the Ecuadorian campaign),[3] among other engagements.[4] Notable Irishmen during this early decade include Daniel Florence O'Leary and Francis O'Connor.[1] Another wave of immigrants came during the guano boom in Peru under the presidency of Ramón Castilla, eventually forming a small community in Callao.[1]

Bilateral relations were formally established on June 27, 1999.[5] Until 2017, the Peruvian ambassador in London was concurrent with Ireland. Peru inaugurated an embassy in Dublin in September 2017.[6] The first resident ambassador to the country was Carmen McEvoy, whose great-grandparents left Ireland during the famine of the 1850s.[1][7]

High-level visits

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High-level visits from Ireland to Peru

Trade

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An Irish-Peruvian chamber of commerce operates in Peru to promote Irish interests in the country.[11]

In 2022, trade between the two countires totaled US$111.4 million.[12] Irish exports to Peru accounted for US$77.7 million with sectors such as chemical products for medical purposes and milk by-products being the most common. Meanwhile, Peruvian exports to Ireland accounted for US$33.7 million with essential oils making up about 23.7% of all exports. Agricultural products are also one of Peru's main exports with tropical fruits and coffee being the most sent to Ireland.[13]

Resident diplomatic missions

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  • Embassy of Peru in Dublin
    Embassy of Peru in Dublin

See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Relations of Ireland and Peru.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d McEvoy, Carmen (2018-01-13). "El Perú e Irlanda". El Comercio.
  2. ^ "Perú e Irlanda estrechan vínculos políticos, económicos y culturales". Gob.pe. 2017-02-10.
  3. ^ Mackenzie, S.P (2013). Revolutionary Armies in the Modern Era: A Revisionist Approach The New International History. Routledge. p. 66. ISBN 9781135091194.
  4. ^ Brian McGinn. "St. Patrick's Day in Peru, 1824". Society for Irish Latin American Studies. Retrieved 2009-05-09.
  5. ^ "Ricardo V. Luna presenta cartas credenciales como embajador de Perú ante Irlanda" (in Spanish). andina. 26 February 2008. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Perú inauguró tres nuevas embajadas en el exterior durante el 2017". Andina. 2018-01-13.
  7. ^ McEvoy, Carmen (2018-11-24). "Sirviendo al Perú". El Comercio.
  8. ^ Collyns, Dan (2017-02-10). "Michael D Higgins awarded Peru's highest honour". The Irish Times.
  9. ^ Burne, Louise (2024-01-30). "Govt announces where Taoiseach and ministers will travel for St Patrick's Day". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  10. ^ "Perú e Irlanda expresan compromiso por fortalecer lazos de amistad y cooperación". andina.pe (in Spanish). Empresa Peruana de Servicios Editoriales S.A. 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  11. ^ "Relaciones en crecimiento entre Irlanda y Perú". Revista Embajador. 2019-11-12.
  12. ^ "Ireland (IRL) Exports, Imports, and Trade Partners". The Observatory of Economic Complexity. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  13. ^ "Peru (PER) Exports, Imports, and Trade Partners". The Observatory of Economic Complexity. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  14. ^ "Diplomatic and Consular Information for Peru". Department of Foreign Affairs.
  15. ^ "Embajada del Perú en Irlanda". Gob.pe.
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