LIMA, March 14 (Reuters) - Brazil is interested in exporting soy, corn and other products through Peru's Chancay port, Peruvian Economy Minister Jose Arista said on Thursday, according to state news agency Andina.
Brazilian Planning Minister Simone Tibet visited the port, still under construction, earlier this week and spoke with Arista about the possibility of using it as an export route, Andina reported.
Brazil's planning ministry and agriculture ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The port terminal, costing an initial $1.3 billion, is 70% completed, Andina reported. Majority owner Cosco Shipping Ports has said the port is set to open at the end of this year.
The port will open with four docks but could expand to up to 15, Andina said. (Reporting by Marco Aquino; Additional reporting by Andre Romani in Sao Paulo; Editing by Anthony Esposito and Jan Harvey)
