Germany–Peru relations

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Germany–Peru relations
Map indicating locations of Germany and Peru

Germany
Peru
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Germany, LimaEmbassy of Peru, Berlin

Germany–Peru relations are the

German Foreign Office as "close and friendly". Cooperation between Germany and Peru takes place at both the bilateral and multilateral level.[1]

History

Early history

The first German to arrive in Peru was the

Inca rebellion by the Spanish. In the 18th century, the Viceroyalty of Peru was visited by German Jesuits, who published travelogues. In 1890, Fürchtegott Leberecht von Nordenflycht arrived in Peru, where he headed a German mining commission that was supposed to reform mining and smelts in Peru. However, his work was hampered by corrupt authorities and ended in 1811. Nine years later, Clemens von Althaus was taken up by the troops of the South American freedom fighter General José de San Martín, and von Althaus later became a general himself in the Army of Peru.[2]

Beginning in 1849, a law passed by

Consul General of the North German Confederation and later the German Empire in Peru, which was established soon after. In 1872, a German school was founded in Lima
.

20th century

In 1917, Peru broke off diplomatic relations with Germany during

Entente cordiale and the United States. Relations were resumed after the war in 1921. After Adolf Hitler came to power, some persecuted German Jews emigrated to Peru, including the lawyer Michael Siegel. During World War II, Peru remained neutral for a long time and only broke off diplomatic relations with Nazi Germany in January 1942 after the entry of the United States into the war. As a result, German assets in the country were confiscated.[2]
Shortly before the end of the war, Peru declared war on Germany in February 1945, although this had only symbolic significance.

The Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) opened a Embassy in Lima in 1952. The expropriation of German individuals and companies in Peru was lifted two years later by government decree. Bilateral relations were deepened in the 1960s, and Heinrich Lübke, President of the FRG, visited Peru in 1964. A cultural agreement was concluded two years later, and the German-Peruvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established in 1968.[2]

Relations with East Germany (1972–1990)

East Germany–Peru relations
Map indicating locations of East Germany and Peru

East Germany
Peru
Diplomatic mission
East German Embassy, LimaEmbassy of Peru, East Berlin

East Germany–Peru relations were formally established with the signing of a treaty on December 28, 1972, between representatives of Peru and the

German Democratic Republic (GDR) as a result of the end of the Hallstein Doctrine. This also coincided with Juan Velasco Alvarado's presidency after a successful coup d'état in 1968. After relations were established, an East German delegation headed by Viceminister of International Economic Affairs, Friedman Clausnitzer, made an official visit to Lima from February 6 to 10, 1973. The objective of the visit was to promote bilateral trade.[4] The East German government subsequently opened an embassy in Lima.[5]

One year later, both countries signed their first treaty on May 27, 1974. The treaty concerned the exchange of technology and scientific knowledge, including qualified staff. Also signed was a protocol that provided 20 scholarships for Peruvian students for the years 1974 and 1975, as well as a trade agreement. On August 21, a fishing cooperation treaty was signed in East Berlin.[6] On April 30, 1975, two treaties were signed: the first one concerned the establishment of East German companies in Peru and was signed as part of the official visit of Trade Minister Luis Arias Graziani, which took place from April 27 to May 1. The second treaty was a trade agreement.[7]

On September 29, a cultural cooperation agreement was signed, and from October 23 to 25, a Peru–GDR Joint Committee was held in the city of Lima, chaired by Peruvian Trade Minister Felipe Estremadoyro and East German Trade Viceminister Gerd Moenkemeyer.

US$ 10 million.[9] On June 11, 1982, the Banco de la Nación signed a credit agreement with the Deutsche Außenhandelsbank of East Germany.[10]

On June 14, 1988, the final act of the meeting held in Berlin between the president of the Institute of Foreign Trade of Peru, Dr. Enrique Cornejo, and the Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr. Gerhard Beil, was signed. On April 24, 1990, an executive programme for cultural cooperation was created.[11] On October 3, the unification of West and East Germany was approved, with the Peruvian Chancellery receiving a note on October 17, recognising the treaty signed on August 31.[12]

Relations since 1990

After

German Reunification, Peru moved its embassy from Bonn to Berlin on November 2001.[13]

Economic exchange

Both countries have established close economic ties, and a

Fraport AG owns shares.[1]

Germany provides economic aid and technical assistance in Peru. The joint partnership focuses on the environment, good governance, and sustainable urban development to help the country move closer to OECD standards.[16]

High-level visits

High-level visits from Germany to Peru[13]

High-level visits from Peru to Germany[13]

Culture and education

There are numerous cultural contacts between Peru and Germany. In

Goethe Institute in Lima and a German-Peruvian Cultural Institute in Arequipa
.

In education, there are close contacts and numerous bilateral university cooperations. The

German universities. There are three German schools in the country and over 20 schools with German as an elective. Nearly 18,500 Peruvians learn German as a foreign language.[1]

Diplomatic missions
  • Embassy of Peru in Berlin
    Embassy of Peru in Berlin
  • Embassy of Germany in Lima
    Embassy of Germany in Lima

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Germany-Peru relations.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Germany and Peru: Bilateral relations". German Federal Foreign Office. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Deutsch-peruanische Beziehungen – pangloss.de". www.pangloss.de. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  3. ^ "German Immigration and Adaptation to Latin America". Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  4. ^ Novak 2004, p. 157–159.
  5. ^ "Ausgabe vom 08.08.1973 § Lima". Neues Deutschland. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  6. ^ Novak 2004, p. 159–160.
  7. ^ Novak 2004, p. 170.
  8. ^ Novak 2004, p. 170–171.
  9. ^ Novak 2004, p. 185.
  10. ^ Novak 2004, p. 186.
  11. ^ Novak 2004, p. 199–200.
  12. ^ Novak 2004, p. 207–209.
  13. ^ a b c "Politíca". Botschaft der Republik Peru in Deutschland.
  14. ^ a b "Peru – Germany: A business relationship surviving times of crisis". www.veritradecorp.com. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  15. ^ "Rangfolge der Handelspartner im Außenhandel" (PDF). Statistisches Bundesamt. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  16. ^ Amt, Auswärtiges. "Deutschland und Peru: Bilaterale Beziehungen". Auswärtiges Amt (in German). Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  17. ^ Novak 2004, p. 159.

Bibliography

External links
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