Luanda – The Angolan ambassador Maria Cândida Teixeira said on Monday in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, that the African continent has become a 'home of hope, promise and high potential on the way to sustainable development'.
The diplomat with non-resident status in that Caribbean country, strengthened that Africa has abundant natural resources and a very high rate of young population, necessary ingredients for the well-being of the populations.
Speaking at the official event alluding to the 61st anniversary of Africa Day, with the motto 'Educating an African fit for the 21st century', he also defended the protection of African traditions and history, rich and diverse.
For the ambassador with permanent residence in Cuba, the African diversity is similar to that of the American continent that allowed Latin America to advance in the process of unity among nations.
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The ambassador took the opportunity to present a video, where she portrays the new Angola, its progress in recent years, as well as the Executive's commitment to diversification, modernization and foreign investment.
He expressed the Angolan Executive's willingness to support any and all proposals for the Dominican Republic to become an observer member of the African Union and thus open the door to other countries.
As for the Dominican Republic's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign and Multilateral Policy, Ruben Silie, his country continues to build bridges with Africa over the years, establishing diplomatic relations with countries such as Morocco in 1960, Kenya in 2007 and Angola in 2009.
These ties, he said, are key to promoting cultural, economic and political exchange between our nations and working together to build a more just and equitable world.
'Our relations with Africa are not only based on mutual benefit, but also on a shared commitment to peace, stability and development,' he said.
The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west, known for its beaches, resorts, and golf courses.
The territory comprises rainforest, savannah and mountains, including Pico Duarte, the highest mountain in the Caribbean. VIC/DOJ
