Message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the "Day of Peruvians residing abroad"

Lima, October 18, 2019

Dear Compatriots:

On behalf of the Peruvian State, I would like to extend to each of our compatriots and their families a warm and fraternal greeting on the commemorating occasion of October 18, the "Day of Peruvians residing abroad"

At the same time, I want to pass on our deep recognition of their sacrifice and effort, which allows them to make their way successfully in other latitudes, always taking very high the name of our beloved Peru.

This commemoration also serves to reaffirm the full commitment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to continue assisting Peruvian communities around the world, providing quality consular services and protection, with commitment and determined vocation of service, aware of the important role played by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a means to connect them with Peru.

In that context, in order to protect the rights of our migrants abroad, on December 2018, our country signed the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, which has generated principles and understanding on international migration in all its dimensions.

On the other hand, to protect the interests of our citizens and facilitate their insertion in the host countries, the Foreign Ministry, with the support of its missions abroad, continues to promote the signing of cooperation agreements in different areas of relevance for the well-being of our compatriots residing abroad, such as social security, recognition of studies, driver's licenses, among others. In that regard, we have been working on the extension of the tax benefits granted by the current law for Peruvian migrants who return to our country.

Once again, on the “Day of Peruvians residing abroad” in 2019, the Peruvian State, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will acknowledge those compatriots who have made an outstanding work in favor of our fellow nationals abroad, promoting activities aimed at strengthening Peruvian communities or strengthening their cultural links with our rich Peruvian culture. The corresponding certified diplomas will be handed over to those awarded nationals through the respective Peruvian consular representation. In that respect, the Foreign Ministry congratulates all Peruvians who have become role models to follow and a motive of pride for the rest of their fellow citizens with the work and solidarity they shown abroad.

I would like to conclude by expressing my vows for the well-being of all of you and your families, reiterating my gratitude to you because -despite the distance- you maintain an unwavering and deep love for Peru.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru