Overview
- Mincetur now projects that Peru’s accession could begin in 2027, with the trade chapter expected to conclude this year.
- After Peru’s Oct. 17 presentation in Paris, the OECD Trade Committee will issue conclusions and technical queries, and officials report positive initial comments.
- Trade minister Teresa Mera met OECD Secretary‑General Mathias Cormann in Gyeongju, who praised Peru’s commitment and reaffirmed the organization’s technical support.
- Negotiations with Thailand are 98% complete, with the goal of closing in 2025 and signing the agreement in the first quarter of 2026.
- Peru and the Philippines expect to sign an MoU before December to establish a joint commission that will launch formal trade talks.