Central America to Analyze FTA with Peru

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Héctor Dada Hirezi, Salvadoran Economy Minister, explained that Peru has expressed its interest in implementing a trade agreement with Central America.

“Salvadoran exports to Peru include: metal working, machinery, mechanical and electrical devices, paper products, cardboard and wood pulp, plastics and rubber”, reported Capitales.com.

Source: Capitales.com

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