UN General Assembly
2013

That is why we stress the new political concept of simultaneous growth and redistribution. That is what I mean when I stress the necessity of “including so as to grow”. Two years ago, less than two months into my term as President of Peru, I stood before the Assembly to emphasize my Government’s commitment to social inclusion. I said then that we were working to turn our economic growth into development and quality of life for my countrymen. I also said that we intended to hone our democracy so that it could solve the problems and meet the needs of all. The country we want is a prosperous one where all the Peruvians, women and men, without any distinction, can enjoy the benefits of growth in a dignified, safe and free manner. After two years in office, I reaffirm what I said; our commitment remains the same.