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President welcomes U.S. mobile hospitals for Peru's Army, Navy and Ministry

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

13:27 | Lima, Aug. 27.

The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo —joined by U.S. Ambassador to Peru Lisa Kenna— led the delivery of four mobile emergency hospitals for the Peruvian Army, donated by the United States Government.

"This is a proof that Peruvians and all countries of the world are showing signs of turning the coexistence of countries around. This is a way of investing the budgets in a sample of solidarity, which has my deep appreciation," Mr. Castillo pointed emphasized.

Likewise, the Head of State mentioned that the priorities of world's governments must focus on safeguarding their citizens' lives and health.

In this sense, the top official assured that his administration is focused on working to reduce the impact of an eventual third COVID-19 wave.

Furthermore, the President pointed out the importance of crafting a risk map so that Peru is better prepared when managing eventual natural disasters.


"We are going through a health crisis, as well as economic and social crises. For our part, the doors of the presidential office will always be open to continue directing these efforts," he added.

President Castillo said the support that comes from any country —even more so from the United States, which has historical ties with Peru in the fields of health, education, and agriculture, among others— has to reach out to every corner of the national territory.

"In these bilateral spaces with the United States, which is a historical partner, we hope that —coming out of the pandemic— we will sit down to talk to address urgent issues such as education and health," Mr. Castillo expressed.

"For us, the pandemic-related problem is not simply linked to health issues; it is a historical problem that brings poverty, inequality, abandonment, orphanhood, and that we must attack categorically," he concluded.

Today's event was also attended by Deputy Defense Minister Manuel Mesones, as well as civil and military authorities.

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Published: 8/27/2021