Moçâmedes - The minister of State for the Social Area, Dalva Ringote, Tuesday in the south-western Namibe Province, pointed out peace as an immeasurable value for uniting Angolans under a range of common challenges, in all dimensions of the young homeland of traditions, values, diversity and family.
Speaking at the main celebration act of the 21st anniversary of the Peace and National Reconciliation Day, Dalva Ringonte said that the coming of peace allowed the development of communities, solidarity and the tireless search for the best public policies for Angolans.
The minister considered Angola a country of peace, of which all Angolans are proud and it constitutes also a “lighthouse of hope” for countries involved in conflicts on the African continent.
“Angola is, today, a country of mediation and peaceful resolution of conflicts, because we are lovers of peace and stability of peoples, through dialogue”, she reinforced.
According to Dalva Ringonte, Angola firmly and clearly condemns war and any other forms of destabilization of the African continent and is committed to consolidating its democratic institutions, developing and diversifying its economy, with a view to progress, the well-being of its people and to increasingly assert its identity and values within the framework of nations and the world.
To Dalva Ringonte, no country can live in peace and security when conflicts remain on its borders that can easily spread and involve its own territory.
“For this reason, the consolidation of peace in Angola also requires an end to conflicts in neighbouring territories, at regional and continental levels. It is in this sense that our country firmly and clearly condemns wars and any other forms of destabilization of the African continent”, she said.
To the minister, the tradition of peace makes Angola a permanent host of the Pan African forum for a culture of peace, bringing together different players, namely from the government, civil society, scientific community, artists and from the sports field, as well as the private sector and international organizations for a permanent dialogue on the promotion of peace, conflict resolution and violence prevention, thus encouraging the values of tolerance, solidarity, diversity, cultural exchange and human rights, contributing to a peaceful and prosperous Africa.
The official said that full and lasting peace must be endless, relying on the participation of all the social partners of the state, traditional authorities, in the promotion of peace, the defence of democratic institutions and respect for the authorities within the communities.
"Today, we can celebrate how far we have come, but we must remember that there is still a long road ahead. Peace, democracy, and reconciliation, in an interconnected way, are part of an ongoing process that requires everyone´s dedication and commitment”, she stressed.
To Dalva Ringonte democracy is a fundamental value that must be expanded and deepened, respecting the institutions, principles, freedoms, and guarantees, defending transparency of public affairs, justice, and social equity.
She emphasized that solidarity and cohesion are fundamental principles to strengthen the Nation and the full achievement of democratic, economic, and social conquests.
Regarding social concerns, she clarified that the Executive has priority programs and projects, such as the construction of dams, to retain water to fight drought and watering of cattle, Social Protection Strengthening Programme (Kwenda), school meals, promotion of employability, expansion of water supply in urban areas, municipal and rural headquarters, improvement of maternal and child health and nutrition.
“To strengthen the growth and consolidation of the economy, the Government has as priorities the continued defence of household consumption and their income, the diversification of the economy by stimulating private investment and the liquidity of companies, as well as the promotion of public investment to accelerate growth and the recovery of jobs”, she concluded.
However, April 4th was celebrated with the inauguration of the residential complex for teachers and nurses in Namibe Province, as well as the delivery of ambulances and a visit to São Nicolau Prison.
