Luanda - The permanent representative of Angola at the UN Francisco José da Cruz mentioned the stability as a key requirement for regional development.
The diplomat also pointed to the stability of the African region as core aspect of Angola's diplomatic action.
Speaking to UN News, in New York, the diplomat addressed topics such as the fight against terrorism and the economy in Portuguese-speaking nations.
Francisco José da Cruz said this is the time to give priority to the efforts for the international community to collaborate so that Africa can meet the goal of stopping conflicts, a key requirement to advance towards regional development.
The ambassador defended cooperation with the United Nations in matters of peace and security in the Central, Southern and Great Lakes
regions, so that the effects are felt throughout the neighbourhood.
“We back the need, in our interaction at the level of the United Nations, to defend with more energy, the decisions taken at the level of the African Union”, he referred.
Angola presides over the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP). OHA/TED/NIC
