Africa-Press – Angola. Representatives of the Diplomatic Community accredited to the United Nations in New York continue to pay tribute to the memory of the former Vice-President of Angola, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, who passed away on the December 18.
Since Monday, the Book of Condolences has been open at the facilities of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Angola to the United Nations, where diplomats from various Member States highlight the political career and public service rendered by the deceased to the Angolan Nation, as well as his contribution to the national liberation struggle.
The Chargé d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of Portugal to the United Nations, Lídia Nabais, emphasized the historic and committed action of Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos in the democratic consolidation of Angola, as well as his significant contribution to the progress and international affirmation of the country.
She considered these facts as significant political legacies of his leadership.
The Portuguese diplomat also highlighted his humane treatment and high sense of justice, qualities that, she said, keep his memory alive in the hearts of the Angolan people, whom he served with selflessness and responsibility in the high public and political functions he held.
The Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations, Francisco José da Cruz, described Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos as an engaged nationalist, a politician of compromises and consensus, deeply dedicated to the cause of reconciliation and harmony among Angolans.
According to the diplomat, the honoree’s trajectory is intertwined with the contemporary history of Angola itself, due to his determination and active participation in the most decisive moments that marked the country’s path since National Independence.
Francisco José da Cruz also highlighted that Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos was a fighter for freedom and a defender of order and security, qualities that formed the basis for his appointment to positions of high responsibility within the state apparatus.
Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Austria, Cyprus, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, and Zambia signed the Book of Condolences in person.
Condolences were also received electronically from Kazakhstan, Mauritania, Serbia, Switzerland, and Timor-Leste.
The Book of Condolences remains open until Wednesday.
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