During a meeting with Ayacucho Region Governor, as well as with province and district mayors, the
affirmed that one of her administration's priorities is to address the closure of water and drainage gaps so that the majority of Peruvians can have access to basic services.
"Let's bet on water and drainage (public) works," Mrs. Boluarte expressed on Wednesday after urging regional and municipal authorities to undertake all efforts into materializing the necessary public works for their population —a purpose for which they will have the Executive Branch's support.
Within this framework,
the top official announced that the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation will provide the region with technical support for the approval of technical files and the inclusion of its projects in the
Con Punche Peru Plan.
"We want to work hand-in-hand with governors and mayors from a country approach; you are not alone," she told the almost 90 district and province mayors present at the event.
In his turn,
Ayacucho Region Governor Wilfredo Oscorima asked for
support from the Executive Branch so that this region can overcome poverty, as well as develop the roads and irrigation works required to move forward.
"Just like you, we were elected to work for the people; we believe in democracy, in the country's institutions; that is why we have come to support you and tell you that we stand with you and that we must work together for the country," he expressed.
In turn,
Minister Perez de Cuellar indicated that, at the end of February, she will travel to Ayacucho for a working meeting with mayors so as to approve the Regional Water and Sanitation Plan.