Peru's President: It is time for unity and consensus

13:34 | Lima, Aug. 6.

The President of the Republic Martin Vizcarra on Thursday affirmed that it is time for unity and consensus, to put aside division and differences, and instead continue working for the well-being of all Peruvians.

"It is not a time for division, but for unity and consensus," he said in remarks to the press joined by the new Cabinet, which is led by recently sworn-in Prime Minister Walter Martos.

The Head of State underlined that it is the duty of authorities to work over any differences since "our obligation to the Homeland is to turn the page of differences and continue working for all Peruvians."

"There is no time to lose, the population needs and demands our total dedication, and we will do so under the same commitment as always," said the President, who stressed that the COVID-19 pandemic does not cease, adding that patients and families should not wait any longer for improved healthcare services.

The top official affirmed that time cannot be wasted in political confrontations or conflicts of interest, while the lives of thousands of Peruvians are at risk.

"That is not responsible or consistent with the sense of urgency that the public expects from us (the Government). It is time to put the country first. Today, joined by the new Cabinet, I want to summon all those whom the people —through their vote— entrusted their confidence, thus leaving behind quarrels that do not contribute to the well-being of the country," he added.

The statesman called for working together in order to get out of the difficult situation the nation is currently experiencing, and to avoid obstacles "because we are all part of the same team: Peru's team."

"The lives of thousands of Peruvians depend on us today more than ever. It is time to prove the unity and the strength that each of us has. Let's do it, without distinction of political, ideological or religious nature (…)," he said.

"Unity is the only way to build the country we all want," he suggested.

Pronunciamiento del presidente de la República, @MartinVizcarraC, junto a su gabinete de ministros.
En vivo: https://t.co/2HgGdAv3wg pic.twitter.com/o0vkUkdsRT
— Presidencia Perú (@presidenciaperu) August 6, 2020

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Published: 8/6/2020

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