Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Thursday inaugurated the
event, taking place in Lima on May 16-19 to showcase the latest technology in the defense industry and regional military means.
In this sense, the Head of State noted the Armed Forces work not only to guarantee the sovereignty, independence, and integrity of the country, but also participate actively in the
national development, as defending Peru includes
fighting against poverty and
inequality.
Likewise, he informed the construction of the Army's aeronautical center in southern Arequipa region has been completed, and soon its implementation will be finished, adding that will be the largest helicopter maintenance center in Latin America.
"We already rely on the multi-purpose
BAP Pisco ship, the biggest one in the country, and BAP Paita, the second multi-purpose ship, is under construction," the top official expressed.
During his speech, President Vizcarra stated the new Lima-based
National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) will be inaugurated this July, so the Inca nation can rely on the most adequate infrastructure for timely disaster management.
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