Africa-Press – Cape verde. Sao Tome citizens residing in Cape Verde want to hear from President Carlos Vila Nova serious commitments, which will improve the social, political, economic and legal situation of the country, as well as greater inclusion and well-being of those residing in the country and in emigrant communities .
On the day that Vila Nova began a four-day visit to Cape Verde, some São Tomé emigrants interviewed by online Voa Português, in the city of Praia, did not want it to be just another visit full of promises, to later not be fulfilled, defrauding the expectations of those who want a more inclusive and developed São Tomé and Príncipe.
For José Viana, an emigrant from São Tomé and Príncipe, there is an urgent need to reorganize the country, in order to create conditions at all levels for the development and well-being of São Toméans in the country and in emigrant communities.
“The issue of gender equality and opportunities are fundamental… we need to create conditions to resolve these and other situations to return the necessary peace that São Toméans knew in times gone by”, stressed that citizen who has lived in the city of Praia for a long time.
give impetus
In Adilson Neto’s opinion, courtesy visits are no longer justified these days, so he hopes that the São Toméan Head of State will be able to give impetus to some agreements signed between the Governments of both countries so that they can be effectively fulfilled.
“For us it is important that imputations are given, above all in education and signed technologies, we think that São Tomé and Príncipe has to gain from some experiences in Cape Verde, but that things are implemented in practice, taking into account that it no longer makes sense to visit just living together”, said Neto.
Presidents admit the need to apply in practice the various agreements already signed
When asked about the role that the Head of State should play to allow for improvements in the field of political and economic stability, rigor in the management of public affairs and accountability of those who prevaricate, Carlos Vila Nova responded with commitment and strong engagement in carrying out the so-called and necessary justice reform in Sao Tome and Principe.
“We have the duty at this time as powers established in accordance with the Constitution to reverse the evils….In the sphere of my competences I will do everything to introduce the necessary reforms. I inform you that I have convened for the 29th of this month, a high-level meeting in order to analyze issues on the ongoing justice reform process”, advanced the Santomean statesman.
key sectors
At the meeting held last Monday, the 13th, at the Presidential Palace, the two Presidents, Carlos Vila Nova and José Maria Neves, focused their speech on the need to apply in practice various agreements already signed between the Governments, namely in the areas of agriculture, tourism, education.
It should be noted that in the field of education, São Tomé students in vocational and higher education have benefited from cooperation between the two countries.
During his stay in Cape Verde, Carlos Vila Nova, who was also received at the National Assembly in a special session of Parliament and also by the Prime Minister, will visit some companies, hold a meeting with the Sao Tome community and end his visit on the island of Saint Vincent.
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