Luanda - Angola and the United States of America on Tuesday discussed issues related to the conflict in Sudan and the humanitarian catastrophe in that country, as well as the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia.
This was discussed during a meeting that Angola's ambassador to Ethiopia and permanent representative to the African Union (AU), Miguel Bembe, held with the US representative to the African Union, Stephanie Sullivan.
During the meeting, the two diplomats expressed concern about the challenges facing the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, the instability in the Central African Republic (CAR), Mozambique and the Sahel region, having considered that these situations require a holistic approach and the mobilization of collective efforts by the international community.
The two diplomats underlined the good relationship between the two countries in terms of peace and security.
After learning from Ambassador Miguel Bembe on the work carried out by Angola in July at the helm of the AU Peace and Security Council and the country's election as president of the continental organization for 2025, the US diplomat praised the role played by the Angolan government in promoting peace and security on the African continent, especially in the eastern region of the DRC.
Stephanie Sullivan reiterated her country's willingness to support Angola's efforts and initiatives for the peaceful resolution of other conflicts in Africa.
The diplomats expressed concern about the rapid spread of the monkeypox and called on the African Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC-Africa) to strengthen the coordination of preventive actions with Member States and beyond.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). FMA/ART/AMP
