Peru: Prime Minister requests politicians to reject confrontation

LIMA PERÚ, FEBRERO 9. Presidente Ollanta Humala y Premier Ana Jara  presiden  el dialogo nacional. Foto: ANDINA/Melina Mejia

LIMA PERÚ, FEBRERO 9. Presidente Ollanta Humala y Premier Ana Jara presiden el dialogo nacional. Foto: ANDINA/Melina Mejia

13:05 | Lima, Feb. 09.

It is possible to have a shared vision of the development of the country and to establish “dialogue” as part of the political life, affirmed today the President of the Council of Ministers, Ana Jara, who urged political forces to avoid confrontation.

“We want to believe we can keep important bonds, which enable us to confirm the sense of democracy that reunites us today,” the Prime Minister said.

“We want to jointly advance with concrete solutions,” she told.

The remarks were made during the meeting for dialogue that takes place this morning at Lima’s Government Palace. It was convened by the Executive Power last week, in order to enable the current administration and political forces to come to agreements and to work on Peru's agenda.

The meeting is presided over by President Ollanta Humala and the Prime Minister.

Since her entry into the administration, "first as Congresswoman" and later as "State minister," dialogue “has been present” throughout her administration, she reminded attendees.

Dialogue has remained, as she was picked to become the Head the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, she added.

Likewise, Jara requested the political forces, present at the meeting, to think about the relevance of “tolerance” in a democratic political life.

“We all, government, political class and citizens, don’t see in ‘adjectives’ and offenses,” she said.

In this sense, the Prime Minister urged citizens to promote the "debate" of ideas and programs, in order to generate trust among Peruvians, and maturity among the political delegates.

Ana Jara highlighted the fact the country guarantees the civil rights of its citizens, the separation of powers, the complete independence and autonomy of electoral institutions, and the unrestricted freedom of expression.

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Published: 2/9/2015