Uíge - The Zimbabwean ambassador to Angola, Thando Madzvamuse, on Thursday expressed his country's interest in cooperating with the provincial government of Uíge in the agriculture, tourism and mining sectors.
The diplomat expressed this intention during a meeting with the deputy governor for the Political, Social and Economic sector of Uíge, Sónia Arlete Domingos, as part of a two-day working visit to this region of the country.
On the occasion, the diplomat said he was pleased with the progress made in the agriculture in this region and that it will be important to exchange experiences.
The diplomat added that, as well as agriculture, other areas of interest would be explored, particularly the mining and tourism sectors, which would allow Zimbabwean businesspeople to invest in this province.
Thando Madzvamuse also considered it fundamental to invest in tourism, since it enables the collection of revenue and the creation of jobs for young people.
"There are many areas in which our brother country can cooperate without looking outside our continent for help," the diplomat said.
Sónia Arlete Domingos, deputy governor for the Political, Social and Economic sector of Uíge on her turn said the province is open to partnerships with Zimbabwe in agriculture, tourism and mining.
The politician recognized that Zimbabwe has potential in agricultural research, food, mining and other important areas that can be used for cooperation with the local government.
During the meeting, Sónia Arlete Domingos presented the projects underway in the province, in the areas of agriculture, mining, tourism and the supply of electricity.
Relations between Angola and Zimbabwe have been implemented since the National Liberation Struggle in both countries.
Still on Thursday, Ambassador Thando Madvamuse, who is accompanied by senior officials from the Zimbabwean embassy in Angola, visited the coffee experimental station and various agricultural projects.
About Uíge province
With over a million inhabitants, Uíge has 16 municipalities, namely Ambuila, Bembe, Buengas, Bungo, Damba, Alto Cauale, Maquela do Zombo, Milunga, Mucaba, Negage, Puri, Quimbele, Quitexe, Sanza Pombo, Songo and Uíge.
Agriculture and commerce are the main sectors of the province that was once considered Angola's coffee power house.
Uíge's climate is hot, favorable for growing coffee, manioc, palm oil , peanuts, sweet potatoes, beans, cocoa, sisal and others on a smaller scale.
The province has a total of 200 registered tourist attractions, including the Nzenzu and Cabala caves, the Tedi Tedi lagoon, the Luchide river falls, the Feitiço lagoon, among other tourist sites in need of investment. NM/JAR/DAN/AMP
