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Peru's President: Government will promote water care and conservation

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00:13 | Lima, Aug. 20.

The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo has visited the water treatment plant La Atarjea in Lima, where he verified the water production and distribution endeavor to make this resource available to more Peruvians.

"We have to highlight the importance of the efforts made by the staff at Sedapal (State-run water company) and companies providing sanitation services across regions in the country," the Head of State wrote on Twitter.

"With our visit to La Atarjea, we verify the water production and distribution endeavor to make this resource available to more Peruvians," the top official pointed out.

Mr. Castillo considered that it is essential that Sedapal's continuous works ensure water supply in Lima.

"The Government will promote the care and conservation of this resource so that more Peruvians can have access to sanitation services," he emphasized.

During this visit on Thursday, the President was accompanied by Environment Minister Ruben Ramirez, as well as by Housing, Construction, and Sanitation Minister Geiner Alvarado.

Earlier that day, the top official visited the Bicentennial City project in Lima's district of Ancon, where he stressed the importance of preserving the environment.

In said activity, Mr. Castillo affirmed that he is reviewing names to appoint the new minister of foreign affairs, and noted that no one has been ruled out for the post.

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Published: 8/20/2021