LIMA, Oct 9 (NNN-ANDINA) — As part of the activities marking the 202nd anniversary of the Peruvian Navy and the 144th anniversary of the Naval Batlle of Angamos, Pres Dina Boluarte affirmed that more than S/588 million (around US$153.6 million) has been allocated to promote the naval industry.
“Through the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), more than S/588 million (about US$153.6 million) has been authorized to promote the development of the naval industry and promote the reactivation of medium and small-sized enterprises (MSEs),” she stated.
“These resources are earmarked for the construction of an ocean patrol vessel, two maritime patrol vessels, and two auxiliary logistics units in the shipyards of the Navy’s industrial services,” she added.
Thus, the Head of State recognized male and female members of the Navy who actively participate in the fight against drug trafficking and the remnants of terrorism across the country.
Boluarte remarks were delivered as she participated in the ceremony marking the 202nd anniversary of the Peruvian Navy —the day on which the 144th anniversary of the Naval Battle of Angamos is also commemorated.
She also recognized sailors’ efforts to assist the most underprivileged through the Itinerant Social Action Platforms (PIAS) made up of vessels that navigate the Amazon basin and Lake Titicaca to provide basic services such as health, defense and legal guidance, interpretation of native languages, among others.
“Our Navy combats the remnants of terrorism together with the Army, the Air Force and the National Police. Besides, it actively participates in the fight against drug trafficking, logging, mining and illegal fishing,” Boluarte remarked.
“At the same time, they struggle tenaciously against poverty and inequality, serving the most underprivileged through the PIAS river platform, and those affected by natural disasters through the PIAS lake platforms,” she explained.
On the other hand, the dignitary highlighted the actions conducted by the Navy, such as its application to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships.
Pres Boluarte is participating in the ceremony marking the 202nd anniversary of the Peruvian Navy —the day on which the 144th anniversary of the Naval Battle of Angamos is also commemorated.
The event, which takes place at Plaza Grau Square in Callao, began with a minute of silence in honor of the officers who died in service during the Battle of Angamos on Oct 9, 1879.
The Executive Branch recognized the heroic deed of Miguel Grau during the Battle of Angamos, which is commemorated on the same day of the 202nd anniversary of the Peruvian Navy.
The Navy was founded on Oct 8, 1821 —the year of Peruvian Independence.
In the Battle of Angamos, the crew members of the Huascar ironclad commanded by the Grand Admiral of Peru, Miguel Grau, were protagonists of one of the most memorable and glorious naval battles in the maritime history of nations.
This battle concluded with the death of Grau —also known as the Knight of the Seas. — NNN-ANDINA
