Knowledge Economy Minister Hong Suk-woo has met with Peruvian Minister of Foreign Commerce and Tourism Jose Luis Silva Martinot to talk about cooperation in industry and energy.

The two ministers met at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul Friday to discuss the details of the Korea-Peru Comprehensive Strategic Partnership announced on Thursday during a summit between the president's of both nations.

The two ministers agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade and investment, which is on the rise backed by the Korea-Peru FTA that took effect last August. They also agreed to launch an industrial cooperation committee to carry out new joint industrial projects.