Cumanana XXXI-ENG

Edition November 2023

Number XXXI

Cumanana E - Newsletter of Peruvian Culture for Africa

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

I Inaugural Political Consultations Meeting between Peru and South

Introduction

Peru and South Africa: a new chapter in bilateral relations Directorate of Africa The relationship between Peru and the African countries responds to a series of elements of historical and cultural ties, as well as a vision of projection and development that considers similar challenges and objectives.

Peru has been promoting a strategy of rapprochement and positioning on the African continent, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where Peru's presence has historically been discreet. Peru seeks to increase the number of resident and concurrent embassies in Africa. To this end, Peru has forged a geostrategic triangle that includes the Peruvian embassies in South Africa on the southern axis, Ghana on the western axis and Kenya on the eastern axis.

These diplomatic missions aim a rapprochement to regional economic communities, as well as to establish new concurrences.

I Meeting of Political Consultations (2023)

co-chair the inaugural meeting of Political Consultations with South Africa. During the visit, the delegations promoted a path to boost and seize key aspects of the bilateral agenda at the political, economic and cooperation level in favor of the interests of both countries.

In this line of projection, a dynamic diplomatic presence of Peru in South Africa is essential to promote interaction with Africa, both in political, economic, and cultural terms. South Africa plays a key role in Sub-Saharan Africa. This BRICS nation currently chairs the group and is the only African country in the G20. In addition to distinguishing itself as the most industrialized state on the African continent, it is the third largest economy, comprising 35% of Africa's GDP. Considering the aspects outlined above, this edition of the Cumanana narrates and highlights a significant milestone in the development of bilateral relations between Peru and South Africa. In November 2023, Peru's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ignacio Higueras Hare, visited South Africa as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, to

Through this edition, we wish to express our special gratitude and recognition to the work of the Embassy of the Republic of Peru in South Africa, for the impulse given since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the establishment of Political Consultations; as well as to the efforts made by the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Chile.

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i Inaugural Political Consultations Meeting between Peru and South Africa November 30, 2023, Pretoria The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa on the establishment of Political Consultations was signed on 20th March 2019 by the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, Ambassador Néstor Popolizio and the then South African Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers in the framework of the participation of both officials in the Second United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation, held in Buenos Aires.

Since then, there have been circumstances that delayed the holding of the inaugural meeting of Political Consultations, such as the respective agendas, the political and social situations in both countries, including the complications inherent to the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Therefore, a significant effort was necessary to accord on a date and to bring the inaugural meeting to materialization. Finally, November 30, 2023, was the day established to celebrate the First Political Consultations Meeting in Pretoria, South Africa.

Thus, having agreed on the date for the meeting, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ignacio Higueras Hare visited South Africa from November 29 to December 1st, 2023. The Vice-Ministerial visit was part of a tour to the Middle East and Africa, which started in the State of Qatar and culminated in South Africa.

Subscription of the MoU for the Establishment of Political Consultations between Peru and South Africa

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With the arrival of Vice Minister Higueras Hare, a fundamental chapter in the history between South Africa and Peru unfolded, as it meant the first official visit of a high authority of the Peruvian Foreign Ministry to that country in thirty years of diplomatic relations. The First Peru-South Africa Political Consultations Meeting marked not only the meeting of two delegations, but also the beginning of an important strategic dialogue between countries that, despite the considerable geographical distance, share a deep commitment to democracy, human rights, and international ccooperation. o o p e r a t i o n .

In this relevant meeting, held on November 30, 2023, the Vice Minister, Ambassador Ignacio Higueras, headed the Peruvian delegation, accompanied by the Ambassador of Peru to South Africa, Mr. Jorge Felix Rubio Correa, Minister Mario Bustamante Reátegui and Third Secretary Patricia Cortez Gárate, distinguished representatives of the Peruvian Embassy in South Africa.

The South African hosts were represented by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Alvin Botes; Ambassador Maud Dlomo, Deputy Director General of the Americas and Europe Branch; Ambassador Mzolisa Bona, Chief Director for Latin America and the Caribbean; Mr. Bingo Thamaga, Acting Director of the Southern Cone, Latin America and the Caribbean, Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela; and Mr. Gavin Du Preez, Deputy Director of the Southern Cone and Latin America.

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Peruvian and South African delegations at the I Meeting of Political Consultations.

The visit was a closer look into bilateral diplomacy, outlining a path towards the consolidation of long-lasting and mutually beneficial relations. The initial meeting between vice ministers was followed by the Political Consultations meeting, where both sides discussed issues crucial to both nations with a view to consolidate stronger bilateral foundations and channeling international interest a constant exchange issues of shared of shared through interest through a of ideas. constant exchange of ideas.

At the bilateral level, Vice Minister Higueras highlighted the common points that unite both nations. From the defense of democracy to the promotion of human rights, and areas of collaboration were explored, recalling Peru's active role in the process of liberation from apartheid.

The conversation extended to cultural, defense, industry, and fisheries issues, revealing a shared interest in triangular cooperation to benefit third countries and transcendental trade opportunities.

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The intensity of the dialogues in this bilateral meeting was evident in the exploration of specific areas of collaboration. In the cultural field, both delegations agreed on a collaborative approach to cultural projects without the need to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this p u r p o s e . purpose.

Subsequently, Mr. Botes extended an invitation to Peru to participate in the "Africa Aerospace and Defence" (AAD) exhibition, which will held in the city of Tshwane in September 2024, underlining the importance of the event as the only one of its kind that combines a commercial exhibition and air show. He also invited Peru to "Africa Travel Week 2024", a space where travel professionals from South Africa, the continent and the world come together, focusing on leisure tourism, luxury travel, business travel, among others, to take place in Cape Town from April 7 to 12. Mr. Higueras invited his South African counterpart to participate in relevant fairs in Peru, such as PERUMIN, EXPOMINAS and EXPOALIMENTARIA. Discussions included the possibility of implementing Peru-South Africa triangular cooperation projects for the benefit of third countries. Both Vice Ministers considered that a meeting between the cooperation sectors of both countries could be productive.

Vice Minister Ignacio Higueras (Peru) and Vice Minister Alvin Botes (South Africa)

American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Peru's participation in the CELAC-African Union Summit in Honduras in 2024, and engagement in sub-regional integration processes such as the Andean Community (CAN) and the Pacific Alliance (PA), among others. .

Regarding the negotiation of ongoing agreements and conventions, the delegations binged to the table the possibility of energizing the dialogue process through videoconferences between the technical bodies to define concrete objectives in areas such as cooperation between diplomatic academies, art and culture, and justice.

At noon, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa hosted a lunch. Finally, the day reached its climax with the subsequent signing of a Joint Communiqué regarding the meeting. In conclusion, the celebration of the Inaugural Political Consultations between Peru and South Africa, at the level of Vice Foreign Ministers, reaffirmed Peru's commitment to strengthening the relations of friendship and cooperation between Peru and South Africa and the purpose of promoting a greater interrelation with the great African economy.

The official visit addressed not only the bilateral scope but also relevant regional and multilateral issues. Both authorities expressed their willingness to continue their efforts to cooperate on issues such as the Middle East peace process, the reform of the United Nations and the Security Council, and the protection of human rights. They also discussed collaboration in forums such as the Community of Latin

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Meetings with representatives of major South African organizations November 29-30, 2023, Pretoria and Johannesburg

During the official visit of Vice Minister Ignacio Higueras Hare, activities took place in the cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg. These included academic presentations and meetings with business leaders and representatives of the mining industry, which aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and promote opportunities in the economic and commercial sphere.

On November 29, 2023, Vice Minister Higueras Hare began the day with a visit to the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA).

At this prestigious academic center, he gave a presentation entitled "Peru and the Integration Process" to a distinguished audience of academics, ambassadors accredited to South Africa and members of SAIIA. Ambassador Higueras Hare discussed Peru's integration experiences, with emphasis on the Andean Community (CAN) and the Pacific Alliance (PA), and recounted the process of Latin American integration, the motivations for the union of countries and the ultimate objective of this process. The reflections provided a vision of the lessons learned during the Latin American integration process and generated an enriching exchange of ideas with the attendees.

On the other hand, at the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), Ambassador Higueras Hare gave a detailed presentation on Peru's economic outlook and investment and trade opportunities, marking a crucial step towards bringing economic and trade opportunities closer to potential South African partners.

Working visit of vice minister - SAIIA

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Work visit of vice minister - Minerals Council

During this presentation, Ambassador Higueras highlighted the consistency of Peruvian international policy in favor of free trade, underlining the solid protection of foreign investment in national legislation. He also spoke about the potential investment areas in infrastructure, agriculture, textiles, and mining.

In this regard, the CEO of JCCI, Ms. Bernadette Zeiler, and other business leaders underlined the interest in strengthening Peruvian-South African economic ties.

In addition to these important meetings, the Embassy of Peru in South Africa organized cultural visits. The Vice Minister visited Nelson Mandela's house in Soweto, paying homage to the leader of the struggle against apartheid.

This experience was substantive considering the historical and cultural ties between the two countries. The visit to the Apartheid Museum provided a deeper understanding of the past and contributed to a mutual appreciation of shared history.

During the afternoon of November 30, 2023, the Peruvian delegation visited the Minerals Council of South Africa. Vice Minister Higueras made a presentation and focused on investment opportunities in the Peruvian mining sector, highlighting the generation of investments and employment related to this industry and sharing successful experiences in Kitwe, Zambia, where Peruvian companies provide mining services and employment to approximately 5,000 Zambians.

In conclusion, Ambassador Higueras' official visit to South Africa not only strengthened political and economic relations, but also contributed to mutual understanding and appreciation of the rich shared history between the two countries. This significant agenda lays the foundation for a closer collaboration and a promising future in the bilateral relationship between Peru and South Africa.

On this occasion, the members of the Minerals Council expressed interest in learning from Peruvian mechanisms for the incorporation of society and communities in the mining sector, particularly the use of canon and works for taxes. They also discussed the possibility of Peruvian companies considering investing in South Africa, promoting closer collaboration in this strategic sector. Ambassador Higueras proposed the creation of links between the South African Minerals Council and the Peruvian National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy to facilitate the exchange of best practices and knowledge.

Work visit of vice minister - JCCI

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recipe: Sweet Potato (Peru) In Afro-Peruvian cuisine, sweet potato is one of the basic ingredients in the preparation of sweet and savory dishes. Also, orange is used in a variety of desserts and sweets due to the versatility of flavors between sweet and sour.

Ingredients 2 kg yellow sweet potato 800 g brown sugar 2 whole cinnamon sticks 5 cloves 1 orange 1 ½ cup water

Preparation Wash, peel and chop the sweet potatoes in long and thick pieces. Cook the sweet potatoes in water and add sugar, cinnamon, and cloves to taste.

Then, wash the orange and chop it into slices. Add them with peel to the pot where the sweet potato is cooking. Cook for 50-60 minutes over medium heat, until the honey thickens.

Recommendations: do not stir or beat, let the sweet potatoes cook on their own.

*For this edition, we share the recipes of 2 desserts to commemorate this moment in the development of relations between Peru and South Africa.

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RECipe: Malva pudding (South Africa Malva pudding is a dessert originated in Dutch colonies in the Cape of Good Hope and linked to the culture of the "Afrikaners".

Preparation

Ingredients For the pudding

For the pudding

20 g butter (at room temperature)

Preheat the oven to 180ºC. In a bowl, add the sugar and butter and beat for 2 minutes. Then add, one by one, the eggs and the jam. Continue beating until light and fluffy.

200 g sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon apricot jam 1 teaspoon of baking soda 120 ml milk 50 ml dark vinegar (e.g., balsamic vinegar or malt vinegar).

125 g flour, sifted. ¼ teaspoon salt.

For the sauce 250 ml of milk cream 150 g sugar

Pour the milk, vinegar and baking soda into a large glass or bowl, whisk lightly, and add to the previous mixture. Gradually add the sifted flour until well blended.

Pour the mixture into a lightly greased baking pan. Bake for 45 minutes and then check, with a knife or toothpick, that the inside is fluffy with crumbs. Let stand briefly and then add the sauce.

For the sauce Add all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Then simmer, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Then pour the sauce over the pudding (it is recommendable to prick the pudding with a fork to help it soak and absorb the sauce). Let stand for 15 minutes and serve.

120 g butter 120 ml of hot water 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

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