Luanda - The Ambassador of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic to Angola, Hamdi El Jalil Aali, highlighted Monday in Luanda the role that has been played by the Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, towards the pacification of the conflict plaguing the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Hamdi El Jalil Aali was received by the Foreign minister, Téte António, with whom he reviewed the cooperation between the two countries.
On the occasion, the diplomat highlighted the role of João Lourenço, as the African Union (AU)’s appointed mediator.
The meeting focused on the increase of bilateral cooperation, including the possibility of exchanging visits between delegations of the two countries at the highest level.
During the audience, the two individuals also addressed peace and security issues in Africa.
With a surface area of 266,000 km², the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic borders Morocco, Algeria and Mauritania. Its population is estimated at over 500,000 inhabitants.
