Minister João Galamba acknowledged this Wednesday that there are serious restrictions on infrastructure during World Youth Day (WYD) in August, but noted that the Portuguese are used to pressure of this magnitude and guarantee a commitment to minimize the consequences.
João Galamba spoke at regimental hearings at the Commission for the Economy, Public Works, Planning and Housing in Parliament, where he was heard about the general policy of the ministry and other current affairs, when he was asked about this subject by Left Bloc deputy and coordinator Mariana Mortagua.
“Obviously, these will be days of embarrassment and strong infrastructure changes, but the country is also used to this kind of pressure. Perhaps not from the Travel side, but we are all doing our best to ensure that the country and the region in particular have the infrastructure,” he said.
The official assured the commitment of the entire government, coordinated by Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Ana Catarina Méndez, “so that things go for the best”, and emphasized the commitment to his tutelage, especially in providing services to the CP.
However, he warned that while CP’s powers are expected to be boosted, they will have “limitations”, arguing that they are not “infinite”.
Lisbon has been chosen by Pope Francis to host the next World Youth Day, which will take place from 1 to 6 August this year.
To date, over 650,000 young people have begun the registration process.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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