Africa-Press – Angola. The Angolan ambassador to the United Nations, Maria de Jesus Ferreira, presented, in New York, the document which aims, among other actions, to promote the Portuguese language in international and regional organisations, including the United Nations.
According to a press release from the country’s diplomatic representation at the United Nations, the UN General Assembly adopted, in New York, the draft resolution entitled “Cooperation between the UN and the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP)”.
The resolution notes the CPLP’s political commitment to promoting the Portuguese language in international and regional organizations, including the United Nations and its specialized agencies, funds and programmes.
Speaking on behalf of the CPLP, last week, Ambassador Maria de Jesus Ferreira stated that the community is a space united by the common use of the language and gives priority to peace, democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights, social justice and cultural ties.
According to the diplomat, the document presents the results of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of the CPLP, held in Luanda, from 17 to 18 July 2021, under the theme “Construction and Reinforcement of a Common and Sustainable Future”. .
“The Community is committed to continuing to promote political dialogue, exchange experiences and cooperate to strengthen the commitment and partnership for the promotion and implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the Member States”, he explained.
The country holds the rotating presidency of the CPLP, which brings together nine member states, namely Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe and East Timor.
The community of Portuguese speakers in the world is estimated at more than 300 million people, on four continents.
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