Luanda - The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Esmeralda Mendonça, highlighted Monday the role the United Nations (UN) has played in providing humanitarian assistance, distributing food and protecting refugees, benefiting millions of people around the world.
The Angolan official emphasized the importance of the 2030 Agenda and the partnership between Angola and the UN to promote sustainable development in the country.
Speaking on behalf of the head of Angolan diplomacy, Téte António, during the 78th anniversary of the UN, Mendonça highlighted the remarkable evolution of the organization since its foundation, with its peace missions, humanitarian programmes and actions around the world.
Mendonça said the date shows that equal rights and the hope for a better world continues to be the core of the United Nations, representing the unity of nations in the face of common challenges.
Esmeralda Mendonça took the opportunity to congratulate the United Nations family and its Member States on 78 years of service to humanity and their commitment to promote the fundamental pillars of peace, security, human rights and sustainable development.
Zahira Virani, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Angola, congratulated the Angolan government on its new National Development Plan and reiterated the United Nations System's commitment to supporting the country in its quest for prosperity and the well-being of all Angolans.
The UN representative highlighted the cooperation framework between Angola and the organization, having highlighted the ongoing commitment of the United Nations’ Agencies, Funds and Programmes to serving the Angolan people.
The UN is an international organization founded in 1945, made up of 193 member countries, which aims to promote peace, security, international cooperation and sustainable development.
It acts as a global forum for conflict resolution, human rights, humanitarian assistance and cooperation on global issues such as climate change and health and plays a crucial role in promoting peace and finding solutions to world problems.FMA/SC/AMP
