Africa-Press – Angola. On Tuesday, the United States offered condolences for the death of former President José Eduardo dos Santos, recalling his role in the struggle for independence and in the transition to peace in the post-colonial era.
“The United States offers its condolences on the death of former Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos. He played an important role in Angola’s history, during its struggle for independence, as Minister of Foreign Affairs and as President”, reads a statement. of the US State Department.
In the same note, the ministry headed by Antony Blinken recalls that, following the “long and painful civil war”, José Eduardo dos Santos dos Santos “oversaw the remarkable reintegration and transition to peace of the country during the complex post-colonial era” .
“The United States remains committed to strengthening its strategic partnership with Angola and deepening the relationship between the American and Angolan people,” the statement said.
Former Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos died on July 8, aged 79, in a clinic in Barcelona, Spain, after weeks of hospitalization.
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