President Vizcarra: Peru and Ecuador assume 60 commitments at Binational Cabinet

Encuentro Presidencial y XIII Gabinete Binacional Perú – Ecuador en Tumbes. Foto: ANDINA/ Prensa Presidencia

16:06 | Tumbes (Tumbes region), Nov. 7.

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Thursday afternoon reported that the Governments of Peru and Ecuador have assumed 60 new commitments to fulfill for the benefit of both countries' populations, especially of those located in the border area.

"These commitments are of a different nature, but all of utmost importance, which aim to improve the standard of living of our Ecuadorian and Peruvian brothers and sisters," the Head of State expressed.

The top official recalled that 80% —of the more than 90 commitments made in the previous cabinet held in 2018— were fulfilled, and the remaining percentage is currently under implementation.

Likewise, the statesman said that friendship, stability, and shared values on the defense of democracy and the fight against corruption must be translated into greater integration.

Therefore, he remarked, it is important to continue working to complete the five road axes between both countries and streamline bureaucratic procedures at the border.

In addition, he highlighted the agreement to combat common crimes and articulate civil defense systems to be prepared for the time nature tests the population and its authorities.

It must be noted Binational Cabinets constitute a mechanism for political dialogue between two countries with the purpose of working on specific issues of common concern included in the bilateral agenda.

The 13th Peru-Ecuador Binational Cabinet had five thematic axes of work: Social and cultural issues; Production, trade, investment, and tourism-related issues; Environmental, energy, and mining issues; Infrastructure and connectivity; Security and defense.

Earlier today, both top officials started the corresponding Presidential Meeting prior to the main event.

Presidente @MartinVizcarraC: Trabajamos para hacer una gestión adecuada de la cuenca Puyango - Tumbes. Es importante descontaminar sus aguas, ya que son el sustento y soporte de la región Tumbes por su uso poblacional y agrícola. pic.twitter.com/3ANAAsxac2
— Presidencia Perú (@presidenciaperu) November 7, 2019