Africa-Press – Angola. “Angola, here a few years ago, was somewhat reluctant to get involved in conflict situations in other parts of the continent. Today Angola has a strong presence and credibility that allows it to play a key role”, said the Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs, João Gomes Cravinho, to Lusa, on the sidelines of the 36th Summit of the African Union.
And he gave the example of the efforts to pacify the Great Lakes Region, referring to the conflict in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo, but also in the Central African Republic, where “Angola also plays a very important role”.
“For us, it is a great satisfaction to see Angola play this role. We believe that it is a very positive role for the entire continent, because Angola is a country with weight and, in some way, this influence was needed”, added the Portuguese minister.
“I see my Angolan colleague very active”, referring to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, and “President João Lourenço talking to the Presidents of other countries”, which “is extremely positive, I would say, for the CPLP ” (Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries), currently chaired by Angola.
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