By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) -DP World is interested in investing more than $1 billion to expand port infrastructure in Peru, the country's government said on Wednesday following a meeting between President Dina Boluarte and the UAE port and logistics firm's top executive.

DP World is considering a significant investment of over $1 billion to develop port infrastructure in Peru. The plan, discussed during a meeting between President Dina Boluarte and DP World's CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem,

DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem told Boluarte the potential investment and expansion of port infrastructure would create jobs and boost agricultural exports

DP World, one of the world's biggest port operators, said it is considering additional investments in its port operations in Peru, after expanding the Port of Callao in the Andean country last year. The company is “assessing opportunities for further investment in our Peruvian operations”,