Luanda - The King of Spain Felipe VI praised Wednesday in Luanda the reforms that Angola is carrying out for the promotion of economic development, diversification of its economy and promotion of business presence in the country.
Speaking at the Solemn Plenary Meeting in the National Assembly, during his State visit to Angola, at the invitation of the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, the Spanish Monarch emphasised that, nowadays, Angola is a land of opportunities.
“Overcoming the period of economic crisis, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Spain positively values the reforms that Angola is carrying out to promote its economic development, diversify its economy and encourage business presence”, he noted.
He explained that Spain, both in terms of the public and private sectors, is prepared to contribute to Angola's economic growth, "a productive growth that can generate more jobs, fundamentally for the Angolan youth".
He stated that his country has, for this purpose, very competitive companies in sectors that it is important to promote, such as agro-industry, infrastructure and sanitation, renewable energies, tourism.
He highlighted, however, the good relations that unite the two peoples and countries, noting that since the establishment of diplomatic relations, in 1977, the two countries started a close cooperation, at a time when the founder of the Fatherland, Agostinho Neto, “became endeavored to consolidate a sovereign Nation that faced great challenges in the context of the cold war”.
King Felipe VI, who was accompanied by Queen Consort Letízia Ortiz, wished greater success in this V Legislature of the National Assembly, which began in October 2022, as it will result in benefits to the Angolan Nation.
For him, Parliament is the central component of all democracies, and should be the center of debates and respect for differences for the satisfaction of supreme interests and the common good.
He also recalled that Spain is following with attention and great interest the profound changes and transformations that are taking place in the African continent.
“Africa is a vital continent for the prosperity and governance of the world in this 21st century”, expressed the Spanish Monarch.
