Zhao Zenglian, Deputy Director General of the General Administration of Customs of China, arrived in Peru on September 21 and signed a Peruvian beef export agreement with China on September 23. The export potential of Peruvian beef is enormous, with approximately 5 million heads in stock domestically, and almost all provinces in the country can become large producers of beef exports.
The former Minister of Agriculture of Peru and current members of Congress attach great importance to the visit of Jiyuan. The Minister of Agriculture held talks with Shenzhen Jiyuan in the morning and signed a letter of intent with the leaders of the General Administration of Customs of China in the afternoon. China is Peru's largest exporter, accounting for 23% of Peru's total exports in 2023. This time, Shenzhen Jiyuan was also honored to be invited by the current Peruvian Minister of Agriculture to have in-depth exchanges and talks. Under the promotion of the "the Belt and Road" initiative, China and Peru have made continuous progress in cooperation in economic and trade fields. In addition, the Qiankai Port in Peru, constructed by Chinese enterprises, has started operating this year, and the transportation of Peruvian products to Shanghai Port has been shortened from the original 28 days to around 16 days, saving a lot of time.
In the afternoon of that day, Peru and China signed a memorandum of understanding, announcing Peru's elimination of foot-and-mouth disease and promoting the export of beef to this Asian giant. The event was chaired by Minister Angel Manero and Deputy Minister of Customs of China Zhao Zenglian.
The meeting confirmed that a phytosanitary agreement for the export of chestnuts, walnuts, and frozen fruits (avocados, blueberries, and mangoes) will be signed in November, which will open up opportunities for Peruvian producers in one of Peru's most important markets.
On the evening of their arrival in Peru, the Shenzhen Jiyuan procurement team also received warm hospitality from the President of the Peruvian Live
