on Wednesday reported that his administration is working on the creation of a national fishing policy as a State policy, in which sea workers will play an important role for the development of this activity.
As Mr. Castillo stressed, the Government is committed not only to revolutionizing agriculture, but also fishing with a cross-sectoral approach to public policies whose main element is service supported by public value.
After emphasizing that Peru is a country rich in sea resources, he said that —as a State— there is a great challenge for families to increase their consumption of high nutritional value products so as to reduce child malnutrition.
Likewise, the top official expressed his recognition to all citizens dedicated to artisanal fishing and called on them to continue strengthening this activity which helps the national economy.
"My greatest appreciation to you (male and female fishers) for your work and your contribution to food security, (as well as) to the generation of employment and income for thousands of families," he underlined.
Furthermore, the President called on fishers to take care of the water that feeds the sea throughout its journey through rivers.
"The water of rivers is the source of life, of the sea. Many times, the river is used to dump waste; to avoid it, we must continue working together," he expressed.
In his speech, the Head of State also mentioned Peruvian Independence hero Jose Olaya, emphasizing that he was a fisherman who fought for a free and sovereign country.
Moreover, Mr. Castillo said the Government is willing to move forward without corruption, facing challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the havoc wreaked by the war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the nation's common enemies: poverty and inequality.