Africa-Press – Angola. The Angolan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, held a telephone conversation on Monday with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, with whom he discussed matters of regional, continental and multilateral interest.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent, the conversation between the two responsible for diplomacy focused on issues linked to the G-20, the political situation in Madagascar and South Africa’s future candidacy for the African Union Peace and Security Council (CPS-AU).
The exchange of views also included the situation prevailing in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo, following the signing of the Washington Peace Agreement.
Angola and South Africa maintain a historical relationship based on friendship, cooperation and solidarity between their people, both playing an important role on the African continent, with emphasis on their political, economic and diplomatic influence in the Southern African region.
As Member States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the two countries actively cooperate in promoting peace, security and economic and social development in the region, contributing to the strengthening of economic integration, political stability and the joint response to common challenges, such as regional security and inclusive growth.
Within the framework of the African Union, Angola and South Africa share a commitment to the principles of Pan-Africanism, African unity and the strengthening of continental institutions, working together to defend the sovereignty of African States, promote good governance and seek African solutions to the continent’s problems.
Bilateral relations also cover areas such as trade, energy, education, defense and diplomacy, strengthening political and economic ties between the two countries and reflecting a common vision for building a more integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa.
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