LIMA PERÚ, ABRIL 01. Conferencia de prensa del presidente de la República, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski en el COEN. Foto: ANDINA/Norman Córdova
Peru’s President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski stressed the importance of developing a global warming prevention policy to combat devastating emergencies resulting from natural disasters.
These situations are battering not only Peru, but neighboring countries like Colombia.
“It is part of a global phenomenon. We have received bad news from Colombia, and there are droughts in other parts of the world. This is due to global warming, and this is not going to change. Then, as a country, we need to have a policy to address climate change,” he commented.
The Peruvian leader expressed his full support and deep solidarity to the people of Colombia over the deaths caused by a heavy rain-triggered landslide in Putumayo province.
After receiving the latest climate condition and victim assistance report by National Emergency Operations Center (COEN), the Peruvian leader said his government “will keep on working as one force” to cope with the emergency caused by torrential rains.
He went on to extend his gratitude to Armed Forces, National Police, Fire Department and EsSalud staff for the aid they provide to disaster-hit regions.
“Around 4,000 officers are helping Piura through this emergency,” said the 78-year-old statesman, who was joined by Prime Minister Fernando Zavala and Health Minister Patricia Garcia.
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Published: 4/1/2017