Malabo - The president of the Commission of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), Gilberto Veríssimo, on Saturday in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, highlighted the importance of the Summit on Terrorism and Unconstitutional Change of Governments in Africa.
In statements to the press, the Angolan diplomat at the service of ECCAS said that the event will allow African leaders to find the reasons of the political and military instability in several regions of the continent.
Gilberto Veríssimo expressed concern over the increase in cases of coups d'état in Africa and terrorist actions, which hinder the continent's socio-economic development.
"The Heads of State and Government are concerned to know why this situation has worsened and to find joint solutions," he said.
He said that, in many cases, the conflicts arise because the populations do not feel their problems are solved and always seek a way to express dissatisfaction, hence the unconstitutional change of regimes, associated with terrorism.
The ambassador praised the efforts made by the Angolan authorities in the search for peace and stability in the continent.
At the summit that ended this Saturday, the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, was designated "champion for peace and reconciliation.
As for ECCAS, it is a community created in Libreville, Gabon, in December 1981, and became operational in 1985.
The common aim of the community is to promote cooperation and self-sustainable development in the region.
Members of ECCAS are Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
