On February 25, 2013, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi held talks with visiting Peruvian counterpart Rafael Roncagliolo in Beijing.

Yang made positive comments on the sound development of bilateral ties. He said that China greatly values its relations with Peru and is ready to work with Peru to further high-level exchanges, enhance political trust and deepen pragmatic cooperation so as to push forward the bilateral strategic partnership.

Roncagliolo said that the two countries enjoy a long history of exchanges. The Peruvian government attaches huge importance to promoting relations with China and is willing to strengthen bilateral cooperation in politics, the economy, trade, culture, education, agriculture, tourism as well as coordination in international affairs so as to lift the ties to a new level.

The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern.