Moçâmedes - MPLA leader João Lourenço announced Sunday that Angola will strengthen its capacity to monitor its territorial waters, aimed to put an end to the cases of illegal fishing reported in recent years in the country.
João Lourenço made the pledge at a mass political event held in Moçâmedes, south-west Namibe province, adding that the measure is part of the projects for period 2022/2027.
"Illegal fishing has its days numbered", said the candidate for the MPLA party, adding that investments are underway for their implementation.
In his speech, he underlined the importance of this investment in the economy of Namibe, which he said is based on the fishing industry.
In his speech, as part of the electoral campaign underway in the country, João Lourenço highlighted the importance of the tourism and extractive industry sectors, particularly in Namibe, in leveraging revenue collection for the State coffers.
Angolans will vote on the 24 August, for the fifth time, to elect the President of the Republic, the Vice-President and the MPs for National Assembly.
Previous elections took place in 1992, 2008, 2012 and 2017, all won by MPLA party.