After a working meeting with Arequipa authorities,
Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen expressed the Executive Branch's willingness to work more closely with this region on investment projects that contribute to addressing the needs of the population.
"We have come to this city, first of all, to tell the Arequipa people about the Central Government's concern over the development of the city. We have been joined by the ministers of agriculture, energy and mines, as well as production," he said, accompanied by Arequipa Governor Rohel Sanchez.
The Cabinet chief underscored that topics of common interest such as the Majes Siguas II project were evaluated during the meeting.
In this regard, he noted that the Regional Council will shortly reach a final accord so that the agreement to transfer the project to the Central Government can be signed.
"Majes Siguas is of vital importance due to the new hectares that will be incorporated from the industry and because of the number of beneficiary farmers, mostly because we will boost the region's productive export capacity," Adrianzen remarked.
Other issues discussed with the regional authority, he said, were those related to the Yanapujio project, which ensures water for agricultural development in Arequipa and Tambo Valley, as well as to infrastructure projects such as the improvement of Goyeneche Hospital and the construction of a Neoplastic Hospital, which will meet the demand for specialized health services in the southern part of the country.
The Prime Minister reported that regional authorities, ministers, and deputy ministers participated in this first working meeting.
"This will be the first of several work groups in Arequipa or Lima. I informed the governor about my willingness to follow a policy of open doors, as well as of permanent and frank dialogue," he pointed out.
"We have not come here to offer what we cannot give. What we can guarantee is constant support and support for an administration that is efficient, in our understanding," Adrianzen added.
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Published: 4/29/2024