The Peruvian Foreign Ministry hosted a meeting attended by the country’s authorities Peru and from State of Utah They defined an action plan for the coming months. The aim is to promote initiatives that strengthen investment, trade exchanges and economic cooperation between both parties.
This understanding aims to create conditions that contribute to productive development, innovation and new employment opportunities for Peruvian families Projects that enliven various strategic sectors.
During the meeting, Ambassador María Eugenia Chiozza and Utah representative Jefferson Moss agreed on the need to advance an agenda that makes concrete action possible Impact projects. Both stressed the importance of having a roadmap to guide immediate action.
The plan prioritizes areas such as critical minerals, infrastructure, agribusiness and textiles. These sectors offer opportunities to expand exports, attract capital and modernize production chains, contributing to the country’s competitiveness.
Delegations highlighted the progress of cooperation in technology and innovation. The aim of the joint initiatives is to strengthen start-ups and MSME through projects that promote digital solutions and improve technical skills.
Cooperation in education and culture should also be expanded. These components facilitate the transfer of knowledge and promote the training of Peruvian talent through exchange and training programs.
The action plan will make it possible to organize and accelerate the efforts of the Peru to strengthen its presence in strategic markets in the USA. This direction of work is linked to the foreign policy goals that promote productive diversification and competitive integration of the country.
With this agreement the Peru and the State of Utah They strengthen a relationship aimed at promoting economic development and creating opportunities through technical and commercial cooperation.
The Utah economy remains one of the most dynamic of all USAdriven by a labor market that continues to show strength. Over the past 12 months, non-agricultural employment has increased by almost 2%, creating tens of thousands of new jobs. During the same period, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained in a stable range of 3.1% to 3.3%, which was below the national average.
The dynamics mainly come from Private sectorwith a significant rebound in education, healthcare, construction and manufacturing. These activities, along with technology, finance and professional services, form the most competitive base in the state. Many of these industries are innovation-oriented and require highly qualified personnel, which strengthens long-term growth.
He Gross state product already exceeds $300 billion, which means positions Utah one of the most important state economies in the country. This combination of sustained expansion, robust employment and a diversified production structure makes the state less vulnerable to specific setbacks in certain sectors.
Despite this strength, there are areas that are progressing more slowly. There has been a recent decline in jobs in the retail, transport and hospitality sectors, reflecting the particular pressures in these sectors. However, good performance in education, health, manufacturing and construction offsets these declines and ensures an overall positive balance.
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