10:43 | Arequipa (Arequipa region), Aug. 14.
Defense Minister Jose Huerta urged Peruvians to join Police and Armed Forces' daily efforts to eradicate terrorism and drug trafficking in the Valley of the Apurimac, Ene, and Mantaro rivers (VRAEM).
"We have to eradicate threats of
terrorism and
drug trafficking in VRAEM, and we will do it together. We want to spread the idea among the population, as joint efforts of Armed Forces and National Police need everyone's support," he stated.
Speaking from
Arequipa C
ity, Huerta emphasized that all Peruvian citizens should commit their efforts and "stop seeing threats from a balcony."
"We need to support our Armed Forces (…). We need moral support for soldiers who voluntarily join military forces knowing they put their own lives at risk," the official added.
New Roles
The minister also noted that Armed Forces have adapted efficiently to their new roles in changing times besides securing the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Andean country.
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Publicado: 14/8/2018