PAP Union, a Peruvian cruise ship that sails around the world, has arrived in Tokyo [VIDEO]

the ship Peruvian Navy It plans to visit 22 ports His journey around the worldIt started on June 17.

A training ship of the Peruvian Navy Union Arrived at port on Wednesday TokyoDuring the first stop in Asia Travel around the world This ferry and is operated by the “Travel Embassy” of Peru.

He PAP UnionLatin America’s largest school ship has arrived at the International Shipping Terminal in the Gulf Tokyo After 75 days Departed from Peru After traveling about 10,000 nautical miles, it will circumnavigate the globe, about one-third of the total distance.

“This visit represents an important milestone in our bilateral relations and the historic friendship that binds our two countries,” said Peru’s ambassador to Japan. Roberto Hernan SeminaryThe ship’s captain, along with Commander Jose Luis Arce, during a welcome ceremony aboard the Union ship.

His visit to Tokyo commemorated the 150th anniversary of the beginning of bilateral relations between Peru and Japan, while the trip around the world was planned within the framework of the bicentennial of Peruvian independence celebrated in 2021.

“He PAP Union “It is a symbol of maritime excellence and a source of pride for all Peruvians,” the ambassador noted, adding that he hoped the ship would be “a rich place to share and learn from one another.”

Gathering It will be open to the Japanese public for several days while it is docked in Tokyo harbor before leaving for its next destination in Asia, Busan (South Korea), which will arrive on September 10.

With four masts, 34 boats and a crew of 249 people -about 28% of whom are women-, the Union has a “Casa Peru” or exhibition space with samples of culture, tourist attractions, gastronomy and other characteristics. Latin American country products.

A bouquet of flowers Made in Peru

Built in Peru and officially assigned Navy In 2016, Gathering It was designated the Peruvian “official cruise embassy” in 2020, and the ship’s captain emphasized that it “carries the spirit and essence of the Peruvian people around the world.”

The Commander also insisted Japan It is a country “of interest to the Peruvian Navy” and her stay will be used to strengthen cooperation with Japanese naval forces, and in the context of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Within the framework of this commemoration, Chancellor But Cecilia Gervasi He will be on an official visit to Japan starting Thursday, August 31 and ending on September 2.

The Peruvian diplomatic chief is scheduled to meet his Japanese counterpart. Yoshimasa HayashiAboard the Union ship this Friday, among other meetings with Japanese officials.

Path around the world The Peruvian Naval School cruise covered 20 stops in ports in 14 countries and 5 continents, covering a total of 34,000 nautical miles in about 10 months.

He visits Tokyo via Tahiti and Guam (USA), and his next destinations are Singapore, Bombay (India), Alexandria (Egypt), Spezia (Italy), Malaga and Cadiz (Spain), Miami (USA). ) .UU.) or the Panama Canal, until returning to the port of Callo in April 2024. (EFE)