Netherlands–Peru relations

Netherlands–Peru relations refers to the bilateral relations between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Peru. Both countries are members of the United Nations.

History
Peru and the Netherlands established relations in 1826. During World War II, Peru maintained relations with the Dutch government-in-exile, based in London. Relations were raised from Legation to Embassy in 1956.

High-level visits
High-level visits from the Netherlands to Peru
 * Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld (1952)
 * Commander Matthieu Borsboom (2014)

High-level visits from Peru to the Netherlands
 * President Manuel Prado (1960)

Trade
The Netherlands and Peru have a trade agreement through the Trade Agreement between Peru and the European Union. The agreement entered into force on March 1, 2013. Investments by the Netherlands include the port of Callao, the Makro store chain, as well as other companies.

A strong point of commercial relations is the agricultural sector, as both countries have developed strong ties in said sector since 2019. The Netherlands is the largest importer of Peruvian fruit and (the second largest importer of) vegetables worldwide.

Diaspora
Diaspora groups exist in both countries, with the number of Peruvians in the Netherlands numbered at 71,788 in 2020.

Resident diplomatic missions

 * Peru has an embassy in The Hague.
 * The Netherlands has an embassy in Lima, as well as honorary consulates in Arequipa and Cuzco.