timeless because we one to show how of the legacy how are culture how all the we hot we trust in the present and can it be transcend for the next generation, for the future. We alread y saw at the entrance of our pavilion, the bridge. The bridge is a good way to say how we can connect Peru to this side of the world, how we can connect the past to the present and the future and learning our or showing how is our history, we can permit us understand and also work in improvement or continues doing the good thing that we used to do before. When visitors come to our pavilion, they are going to feel more about our culture. They are going to feel that they are in Peru. So, we brought a piece of Peru to here. No, we want to people unders tennas son of the eh tast by the people through because you call fan some of them here o supermarkets fun experience, a culinary experience in our dining area. Everybody when you mention Peru, the first thing that they came to their mind is Machu Picchu or the Incas but we want to present is more about that. Not not just about the Incas, we want to talk about other civilizations like Caral, the oldest civilization in Latin America with more than 5, 000 years old and we want to present about activities that you could do like bird watching at the cloud forest. We want to present a products that we have and for example at the at the Amazon like the super foods that come, Camu. So, we want to show our culture, biodiversity, and our gastronomy. Peru wants to show how all the knowledge, all the ancient wisdom since our ancestors time can be put in practice until now. How we can adapt our traditions, our techniques for agriculture, for a knitting, it can be adapt to other part of the world to other cultures to get better products, better, better life we can say because we work in agriculture for more than 4, 000 years, and we did in a sustain way without chemical sinks so we can continuous do it that with a great purpose for the world. We already received more than 1 million visitors in all these five months since the expo start. Um we're expecting a bit more more visitors on the on the last day. Your excellencies, distinguished guests, representatives of the Republic of Peru, and officials of the UAE, welcome to Expo twenty twenty, Dubai where everyday is a cause for celebration until the 31st of March twenty twenty-two. Today is a new year for the Republic of Peru. As it celebrates its national day, we rejoice with them a new year of relations to further deepen the roots of our mutual destiny and further enforce our bonds. Assalamu alaikum Peru and their participation in this exceptional global event. Now please rise for the flag raisings and the national anthems of the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Peru. It's my esteemed honor to introduce and welcome his excellency Najib Bil Ali for his opening remarks. your excellency miss Amora Karbahal Shumahar executive president of Prom Peru and Commissioner General of the Republic of Peru at Expo 2020 Dubai. Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. It is with great pleasure that I welcome you today as we gather in celebration of the national day of the Republic of Peru. an active and award-winning participant in international exhibitions since World Expo 18 fifty-five in Paris. We are proud to have Peru's strong and impactful representation with us here at Expo 2020 Dubai. Your excellency. hosting our edition of World Expo in Dubai continues to be a truly humbling and remarkable experience. But what makes it even more so is the sense of commodity. Ah that we have witnessed with the participation of hundred and ninety-two countries. And the attendance of millions of visitors from around the world. This brings true meaning to our theme. connecting minds, creating the future. As it continues to be a powerful tool that ignites our ambitions. And inspires us to collectively work towards shaping a more sustainable and brighter future for all. a time when the world is facing new challenges and humanity is redefining the true meaning of wealth. Peru's exhibition takes us on a journey in search of its meaning under the theme Peru, wisdom that transcends time and connects us to the planet. Peru's participation invites us to embark on a personal voyage towards the knowledge of earth and to create a timeless connection with a great di diversity and creativity of its people. The pavilion brings to light a modern, optimistic, and future-oriented Peru and promote its competitive advantages and the key role that it aims to play towards achieving its sustainable development goals. Peru also offers a unique gastronomic experience for all of us to enjoy. With Quarry Pacha, which reflects the diverse cuisine of Peru and its various colorful regimes. As such, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, your excellency, madam Commissioner general, for Peru's truly exceptional participation in this world event. Your excellency, the UAE is proud to be among Peru's largest trading partners in the Middle East. And we remain keen to develop and diversify aspects of cooperation with Peru. At the government and private sector levels. Across areas of mutual interest to both our countries. Allow me to welcome you again, your excellency, madam commissioner general. Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, To this iconic global event and hope that your time with us is one of great benefit and with filled with memorable moments here at Expo twenty twenty. Thank you very much. Thank you your excellency. Now please join me in welcoming this morning's honoree from the Republic of Peru. Her excellency Amora Carpajal for her remarks. Your excellency Najib Mohammed Alali, executive director, Commissioner General Office, excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Today, we celebrate the Peru National Day And this is important, it's an important day. It's it's also in a perfect excuse to remember and further strengthen the bonds of friendship that unite us. That bring us together. In an atmosphere of respect, reciprocity and gratitude. And we do and experience that offer the best of my country to the world. Our pavilion and expo 2020 Dubai. To which you are all invited. Where you will enjoy a piece of how how wonderful Peru is. And I'm sure that you will keep it close to your hearts. And I'm sure this will motivate you to visit one of the countries with the greatest cultural richness and biodiversity on earth. Our gratitude to the Arab world is immeasurable. The culture and traditions that were brought to my country range from aspects related to art to all other fields like gastronomy. Even today in Lima, the capital city of Peru, you can find Modesar style balconies built during the Vice Royalty period. The Arab Barb horses are the ancestors of our celebrated Peruian Paso horses. And many Peru vian dishes and sweets maintained the tradition, spices, and seasoning of this part of the world. The current times are ideal to promote an even greater reproach month with the countries that are with us today. Especially from the economic point of view. Peru is a provider of top quality products and services. It's an attractive tourist destination for travelers and a country with a solid economic foundations, strengths that make us a reliable partner for generating business and investment opportunities. In commercial aspects, Peruvian products have been successfully positioning themselves in international markets. Thanks to our extensive network of trade agreement with more than 50 countries worldwide. In 2021, our experts surpassed 56 billion US dollars. And we were one of the Latin American countries with the highest export growth. In particular, thanks to our mega biodiversity, Peru stands out as a supplier of high quality food and nutritional value. Which are produced under sustainable standards and certifications. Among them, very fruits, and vegetables are notable, especially avocados, grapes, mangoes, blueberries, asparagus among others. And then grains, tubers, roots such as quinoa, potato, gin, ginger, fishery products as well. In addition to others. It's important to highlight our textile industry. Based on Asian knowledge. Our wonderful alpaca and pipan cottons among others. Peru and the United Arab Emirates are closer than ever. Despite the geographical distances. Regarding foreign trade, we are very pleased to tell you that in twenty twenty-one, Peruvian exports to the United Arab Emirates grew 12. 4% compared to twenty twenty. Amid the Peru vian products that reached the Emirate market, the standouts are permanent grades, avocados, mangoes, and grapes, quinoa, chia, and coffee. It should be noted that the trade with United Arab Emirates flows from different regions of Peru. Thus, promoting the development of our people. Proof of this are the regions of Puno and Madre the Tios. Where the United Arab Emirates is the second most important market in the world for their shipments. Also, the UAE is the third in importance for agricultural region which offered super foods such as quinoa and other high-quality food products. We are convinced that we still have a lot of potential to expand and strengthen commercial relationship with the United Arab Emirates and the countries of the Corporation Council. In perspective, there are reasons to celebrate Peru's reproachment with the United Arab Emirates. With the Middle East, with the world. Today, March 7th, on the Peru National Day, our country is ready to surprise the public with artistic and traditional performances that belong to our rich cultural heritage and moreover, are part of the cultural heritage of humanity. Yes, today will be many activities that make us proud And here I want to remind you that you are more than welcome to be part of this great Peru vian celebration. Which unites us past, present, and future of a wonderful destination called Peru. Thank you so much. Thank you your excellency. we are now pleased to share a cultural performance from the Republic of Peru. Presented by Waira, a cultural fusion that combines beautiful choreographies. From the coast, the Andes and the Amazon. Having the wind as the conducting element of this harmonious route. This presentation incorporates traditional dances and music. That will allow us to explore the wind within the Peru vian Cosmovision. With more than one decade of uninterrupted artistic and cultural activity. Here in our proudly represent the Republic of Peru. Please welcome the National Folkloric Ballet of Peru to the Stage of Nations. and welcome to Expo 2020 Dubai. We extend our congratulations to the Republic of Peru embodied in its representatives and every Peruvian citizen that breathes the air of the UAE on their national day. We extend our thanks for we extend our thanks to our excellencies for being here at Expo twenty twenty Dubai. This spot, the Awasso Plaza is the home for plenty of occasions and in everyday, this dome will host a national day celebration until the last day of expo twenty twenty Dubai. Thank you for coming.
