Paraguay defends an adequate level of electricity tariff to ensure its development, says Minister - .::Agencia IP::.

The Minister of Industry and Commerce (MIC), Javier Giménez, revealed that Paraguay proposes to maintain the amount of the Itaipu energy tariff for this year at an appropriate level to guarantee the quality of life of its people and, at the same time, create the largest fund in history for infrastructure projects "that will change the face of the country."

The Presidents of Paraguay and Brazil met on Monday in Brasilia. Photo credits: Presidency of the Republic.

Asuncion, Agencia IP.- The Minister of Industry and Commerce (MIC), Javier Giménez, revealed that Paraguay proposes to maintain the amount of the Itaipu energy tariff for this year at an appropriate level to guarantee the quality of life of its people and, at the same time, create the largest fund in history for infrastructure projects «that will change the face of the country.»

Giménez spoke on Wednesday with Radio Nacional del Paraguay about the meeting held by the Paraguayan delegation this Monday, led by the Head of State, Santiago Peña, with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, mainly focused on the Itaipu 2024 tariff and the review of Annex C of the hydroelectric treaty.

The minister explained that the government’s vision focuses on maintaining the tariff so that economic resources can be invested in more infrastructure for the country.