Africa-Press – Angola. The 24-hour working visit of the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, which had as its highlight the meeting with President João Lourenço, marked the political news of the last seven days.
In the meeting with the President of the Republic, without statements to the press, the two interlocutors discussed the current framework of the strategic partnership between Angola and the United States of America.
During their stay in Angola, the two countries made a commitment to continue strengthening political, diplomatic and economic-business cooperation ties, with a view to the well-being of both States.
The head of Angolan diplomacy, Téte António, who spoke during the joint press conference, highlighted the good environment in Angola-USA relations, resulting from the commitment of diplomacy from both countries.
The American Secretary of State praised Angola’s efforts to pacify the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), considering the Angolan statesman’s efforts essential to achieving peace in the East of that country and encouraging dialogue.
The various appointments and dismissals in the central structure of the State, by the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, also marked the week’s news.
To this end, Victor Hugo Guilherme was appointed to the position of Minister of Planning, and several secretaries of States were appointed to various responsibilities, as well as ending the mandates of the Boards of Directors of AIPEX and the Customs Warehouse.
Changes were also made to the General Inspectorate of State Administration (IGAE), where João Manuel Francisco replaces Ângelo Tavares, as the new general inspector.
Also noteworthy is the New Year greeting ceremony of the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Angola, where João Lourenço defended the creation of the independent and sovereign State of Palestine, as the only way to put a definitive end to the old and very violent conflict between Jews and Palestinians.
On the other hand, he was concerned about the frequent unconstitutional changes of government in Africa and the impunity of their perpetrators.
The Diplomatic Corps, in the voice of the Moroccan ambassador, Saadia El Alaoui, encouraged the Executive to continue its efforts to pacify the conflicting regions in Africa, in favor of the stability of the continent.
Highlight was the approval, by the National Assembly (AN), of the Proposed Law to Combat Smuggling of Petroleum Products, as well as the Proposed Law on Insurance Mediation.
At the 3rd Ordinary Plenary Meeting of the 2nd Legislative Session of the V Legislature, the
Parliament generally approved the Proposed National Security Law, which defines the nature of citizen participation, collaboration and the framework for intersectoral and international cooperation.
The dismay of the President of the AN, Carolina Cerqueira, at the death of the former president of the German parliament, Wolfgang Shauble, should also be highlighted.
In a message sent to her counterpart Barbel Bas, Carolina Cerqueira highlighted the deceased as a persistent fighter for democracy and one of the architects of the reunification of Germany and an uncompromising defender of a united and democratic Europe.
It should also be noted that the Angolan State, João Lourenço, held a telephone conversation with his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, to discuss “bilateral and regional issues”.
The appointment, by the President of the Republic, João Carlos António Paulino to the position of judge advisor to the Constitutional Court marked the news in the political area of ANGOP.
According to a note, the judge was appointed based on a deliberation by the Superior Council of the Judiciary, to fill the vacancy.
The announcement that the multimedia exams to obtain a Driving License come into force next week was highlighted.
According to the general commander of the National Police, Arnaldo Carlos, who spoke to the press at the end of the 1st ordinary session of the National Council for Traffic and Traffic Planning (CNVOT), guided by the Vice-President of the Republic, Esperança da Costa, the measure aims to reduce the road accident rate in the country. If
It should be noted, according to the Minister of Territorial Administration, Dionísio da Fonseca, that the country’s new Political-Administrative Division (DPA) will guarantee the creation of public services throughout the entire length of the national territory.
Speaking during the 12th edition of Café CIPRA (Presidency of the Republic Press Center) under the motto “New Political-Administrative Division: What Prospects for Angola”, Dionísio da Fonseca said that the new project will also promote the harmonious development of populations.
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