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Peru: President urges citizens to stand united

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

13:50 | Chiclayo (Lambayeque region), Jun. 17.

The President of the Republic Francisco Sagasti on Thursday called on citizens to seek unity and urged them to condemn speeches which incite hatred or conflict, noting that those do not contribute to the nation's development.

"We all must work to consolidate democratic institutions. This implies respecting democratic rules and manners, as well as electoral bodies and authorities," he expressed.

The Head of State reminded Peruvians that electoral bodies had received support from international observers who stressed that the process was clean.

"Let's await the final results," he added.

Following the electoral process —Mr. Sagasti emphasized— everyone has the obligation and need to join efforts to move the country forward in the face of this difficult context marked by the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The Bicentennial grants us a new opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the homeland. On the part of the Government, we accomplish what we promised," he assured reporters.

COVID-19

Later, the President said that —although there is decrease in COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths— it is appropriate for citizens not to lower the guard.

The statesman also affirmed that "we are far from a third wave." However, he reminded Peruvians that COVID-19 is a virus which will continue to coexist with them until it resembles the flu or influenza.

Lastly, the leader stressed that people must continue complying with prevention measures and adapting their activities to the new normality.

Remarks were made during his trip to the northern city of Chiclayo.

Presidente @FSagasti: Los invoco a trabajar juntos para consolidar las instituciones democráticas que nos costó construir. Eso implica respetar las reglas y formas democráticas, así como los organismos y autoridades electorales. pic.twitter.com/gVDF8eh1rg
— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) June 17, 2021

Presidente @FSagasti: Los invoco a mantenernos unidos y trabajar juntos, el Estado, la sociedad civil, de tal manera que unidos saquemos adelante al país. pic.twitter.com/nuNMWY9pju
— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) June 17, 2021

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Published: 6/17/2021

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