Luanda – The United Nations system in Angola reaffirmed Thursday its commitment to cooperate with the Angolan Executive in the implementation of the 2030 agenda and the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
The information was provided by the resident coordinator of the United Nations system in Angola, Zahira Virani, who was speaking at the end of a meeting with the Vice-President of the Republic, Esperança Costa.
The 2020 Agenda is a universal plan based on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets to be implemented by all countries, aimed at eradicating poverty and promoting economic, social and environmental development on a global scale.
The senior UN official said that next year she would work with the Angolan government to prepare a cooperation framework that meets Angola's development needs.
The official also recalled that several UN agencies work to guarantee the millennium development goals, in areas such as health, education, drought and climate change.
Zahira Virani stated that it was a first meeting with Esperança Costa that gives her joy and pride, as a woman in the position of Vice-President of the Republic.
