Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski on Friday morning participated in the presentation of BAP "Rio Piura" and BAP "Rio Quilca" patrol boats to the Peruvian Navy in order to bolster maritime control and surveillance.
The vessels will be used for combating drug-smuggling and unauthorized fishing, as well as carrying out rescue operations.
"It is with great satisfaction that I am here with you for this launching, which is a symbol of what Peru can achieve with order and discipline," the President said from Callao's Naval Base.
The statesman went on to emphasize the capacity of Navy Industrial Services (SIMA) shipyards, where the vessels were built.
"I'd like to highlight the industrial relevance of these two ships, since technology and industrial employment are the future of our country," he pointed out.
Mr. Kuczynski also stressed Peru's major maritime potential. This is harnessed primarily in the commercial field since "Australia, China and the major Asian markets lie on the other side of the Pacific."
Thanks to its rich marine biodiversity, the Peruvian coast draws the attention of the world.
On the other hand, he congratulated the country's Navy for their social work, including aid programs like Itinerant Social Action Platforms (PIAS), which sail Amazonian rivers reaching out to the most remote communities in the rainforest.
Mr. Kuczynski then handed over two ensigns to the commanders of the vessels for their hoisting.
Afterwards, he inspected the Navy's latest acquisitions. Commemorative plaques were also unveiled.
The President was joined by Defense Minister Jorge Nieto, Production Minister Bruno Giuffra, Navy Commander General Admiral Gonzalo Rios, among other civil and military authorities.