President Humala promises freer, more inclusive government

President Ollanta Humala on his address to the nation. Photo: ANDINA/Carlos Lezama

President Ollanta Humala on his address to the nation. Photo: ANDINA/Carlos Lezama

13:20 | Lima, Jul. 28 (ANDINA).

Peruvian President Ollanta Humala promised a government for everybody, characterized by social inclusion, growth, transparency and democracy.

Humala added this new Peruvian model won't copy any other system and will include growth with stability, democracy and social inclusion.

"Thus, we will maintain and consolidate a healthy growth of the domestic economy and its macroeconomic indicators. We will also respect fiscal rules to face emerging external crisis or natural disasters," Humala satated.

Likewise, the President of the Republic went on to add that he will continue with infrastructure works, social programs, promotion of tourism and Peruvian culture. He said he will respect trade agreemets with the nations involved.

Othewise, he asserted he will promote a market economy opened to the world which would trigger off social inclusion and democracy.

Humala was sworn in Thursday as President of the Republic of Peru for a five-year term, succeeding outgoing President Alan Garcia.

After addressing the Congress, Humala is scheduled to host an Extraordinary Meeting of Heads of State and Government of the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) at Peru's Government Palace, in Lima.

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Published: 7/28/2011