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The Peruvian Embassy in Jakarta Friday (27/7) celebrated its 197^th Independence Day anniversary in Jakarta. This commemoration is celebrated by holding a Cultural Night in Jakarta. The celebration was highlighted by performances of traditional Peruvian dances and music. The guests were also entertained by the performance of Los de Antano music group. Peruvian Ambassador to Indonesia Julio Cardenas has said the aim of this cultural show is to strengthen bilateral relations with Indonesia. Moreover, now Peru and ASEAN are trying to realize the Agreement of Friendship and Cooperation with ASEAN. He said Indonesia is one of the countries that has an important role in the regional organization.

“As you may realize, it is our central objective to reinforce bilateral relations with Indonesia, as well as the consolidation of Peru’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region and specifically, in the ASEAN. In this regard, Peru is in the process of adhering to the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation of Southeast Asia, which no doubt, will bring us closer to this dynamic and promising region,”  Julio Cardenas said. 

On the same occasion Indonesian Minister of Manpower M. Hanif Dhakiri, representing the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo attended the celebration of the 197^th Peruvian Independence Day Celebration in Jakarta. On behalf of the Government of Indonesia, he expressed his congratulations and hoped that the cooperative relationship that has been going well between Indonesia and Peru can continue to increase in the coming years. According to him, the Government of Indonesia and Peru have established mutual relations to enhance and strengthen friendship and cooperation based on equality and mutual respect. He also explained the bilateral trade volume between Indonesia and Peru showed a positive trend. The 2017 total trade increased to 229.98 US dollars. (VOI / Rezha/AHM)