Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi along with Peruvian Transport and Communications Minister Jose Gallardo Ku inspected the Lima Metro Line 2 works.
The said project is considered one of the most important currently under construction and following high security, quality and technology standards.
Renzi was joined by a delegation of Italian entrepreneurs.
Italy participates in the Lima Metro Line 2 project through companies Impregilo, Ansaldo Breda and Ansaldo STS, which comprise the Italian-Spanish-Peruvian consortium.
The project will benefit over 2 million Lima residents by becoming the country's first underground line that will enable to travel from Ate Vitarte to El Callao districts (35-kilometer route) in 45 minutes instead of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
It is valued at US$5.347 billion.
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Published: 10/26/2015