Asunción, Agencia IP.- The Apostolic Nuncio Eliseo Antonio Ariotti, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, highlighted that Paraguay is finding the path to progress, demonstrating its taste for work and profound spirituality, leading it towards greater stability and development.
The President of the Republic, Santiago Peña, received this Monday the greeting of the Diplomatic Corps and representatives of international organizations accredited to the National Government on the occasion of the end-of-year festivities in a ceremony held at the López Palace.
On behalf of the entire Diplomatic Corps, Ariotti extended his best wishes for health and happiness to the president, his family, and all the Paraguayans.
Also, he called for dialogue to resolve controversies and advocated for eradicating poverty and social inequalities through human dignity, equally granting economic decisions where they belong.
He highlighted that the Government is committed to establishing clear and transparent rules to guarantee the Paraguayan people’s well-being. «The Diplomatic Corps and international organizations are aware that republican institutions and the strengthening of the democratic system are fundamental values to propel Paraguay towards its best destiny,» he added.
Building a prosperous nation
Likewise, he emphasized that the true destiny of Paraguayans is the construction of a prosperous nation, which is why he expressed confidence that the Government’s management is aimed at strengthening an environment of solidarity and opportunities for all.
He mentioned that the end-of-year holidays constitute a favorable time for reviewing the proposed objectives and achievements experienced at the year’s end. In this regard, he stated that, nationally and internationally, Peña’s administration aims to strengthen social, political, economic, and moral development with a sense of responsibility and great efforts.
Regarding the local level, he recognized the Government’s effort to obtain important achievements in the legislative field, hence the need to instruct political tools for the development of the country and the promotion of policies that allow more significant growth, with justice and social equity.
Another commitment of the Government is the end of corruption and impunity, which needs the firm support of all State branches to support those who want to project a serious, credible, and visible Paraguay.
Redouble efforts to respond to outstanding debts
In that sense, if the most positive thing is citizen awakening, «we cannot forget that social peace is essential to maintain political stability and enable the country’s economic takeoff,» he recalled while declaring that education, health, and security are debts pending with the people.
«The agenda of his Government is marked by the strengthening of diplomatic relations with all countries, and it is easy to see that his priority is to resolve pending issues and demonstrate that when there is goodwill, everything is possible,» he added.
Create progress and prosperity for all
«With you, Mr. President, the Diplomatic Corps, and international organizations look positively and create progress and prosperity for all, as evidenced by their current meetings with the Heads of State of neighboring countries, as well as international trips to strengthen the regional and global organizations, foster cooperation and the promotion of the validity of human rights and consolidate democracy,» he commented.
In that sense, he affirmed that Paraguay is finding the path of progress, demonstrating its taste for work, love for freedom, and profound spirituality, which will lead it toward greater stability and lasting development.
Finally, he expressed, «We wish you success for your efforts to build an environment of peace and stability so that your wish to solve complex social problems have their reward, and thus we see a more just and equitable Paraguay under the guidance and protection of God.»