on Friday affirmed Peru maintains a policy of promotion and strict respect for human rights.
On this occasion, the high-ranking official met with Christian Salazar, Special Envoy of the
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
This event was held following the invitation of the Peruvian State and is part of the spaces for dialogue established by the Government.
The Cabinet chief informed the UN High Commissioner's envoy about the political and social situation that Peru is going through, as well as the actions being implemented to maintain internal order nationwide, in the face of protests which have taken place in Peru over recent weeks.
Similarly, the envoy indicated that he is in the country, joined by a delegation, to help strengthen capacities in terms of respect for human rights in Peru.
In this sense, Salazar Volkmann pointed out that they have requested information on what the Government is doing to prevent these acts (deaths and injuries) from happening again and so that cases are properly investigated.