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The Mayor of Lorca, Fulgencio Gil, along with other members of the Municipal Government Team, participated this morning in the demonstration organized by the Levantine Circle for Water held in Murcia.

The objective was to demand measures against drought and in defense of regional agriculture.

The First Edil pointed out that "today we are demonstrating once again how our commitment to the regional, local and, of course, local primary sector can not be otherwise." Agriculture in Lorca is not a job but rather a way of life that goes back to the very origins of this municipality, our fruits, vegetables and vegetables travel the world, are in the best markets and are the great ambassadors of the undisputed quality of the Lorca's garden, a reference in international markets "

In this sense, Gil recalled that "the regional agri-food sector has always stood out for its capacity for innovation and technological development.Each drop of water is used to the maximum in Murcia, no European Region is able to obtain greater benefit from water resources, However, with a little water we are able to offer a fertile garden that generates wealth and employment, as the maximum guarantee of social stability.We need water because it is our livelihood, but we also demand it because we have shown that we take advantage of it like nobody. "

The First Mayor recalled that "the City Council of Lorca and this mayor will always be with the irrigators, employers and workers in the primary sector because we share their demands and because these are just, in the Government Team will always find the best allies and we will defend We need water and also measures that help to alleviate the drought we are suffering during these months, we need solutions with a vocation for the future that will make the uncertainty about water resources disappear. without shaking our voice, in a unanimous and courageous way, convinced that by working together we will be able to find the opportune solutions to solve, once and for all, this historical problem that can not become a wall that hinders the development of the Region of Murcia "

During the course of the rally, Fulgencio Gil spoke with the President of the Autonomous Community, Fernando López Miras, as well as several members of the Governing Council.

In the same way has accompanied Lorca farmers during the demonstration through the streets of Murcia.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca