PERU TODAY

As part of the activities of the APEC Summit 2008, on 20 November an "Invest in Peru Forum" will take place at the National Museum in Lima.

Organized by PROINVERSION, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Society for External Trade (COMEX), the event will coincide with the traditional APEC CEO Summit, a meeting of representatives of the top companies of the 21 APEC economies.

Aimed at building bridges between the Peruvian and foreign business communities and disseminating business opportunities in Peru.

The INVEST IN PERU Forum will include:

-Presentations: by Ministers and presidents of business associations on the potential of pre-selected sectors within the framework of a favourable climate for private investment and high political commitment to promoting an open economy.

-Peru Showroom: Investment projects and opportunities in Peru's 25 regions are displayed at stands at this exhibition. -Business Round Table: Previously arranged bilateral meetings between national and foreign entrepreneurs.

-Investment Promotion Agency Round Table: Working meetings for the investment promotion agencies of the 21 APEC economies. There is no cost for participating in the Invest in Peru Forum.

To register and for further information please visit: http://www.proinversion.gob.pe/apec

The deadline for registration is 7 November.