Luanda - The Secretary of State for the Interior, José Paulino Cunha da Silva, Saturday in Luanda recommended that Chinese citizens respect and comply with the rules in force in Angola, so that they can live together in perfect security and freedom.
He was speaking at the first edition of the Chinese community's sportive games in Angola, taking place on the 15th and 16th of this month, an initiative of the General Association of Chinese Residents in Angola, with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Angola.
According to the source, as a result, Chinese citizens will be able to carry out their business and life in Angola with greater peace of mind, emphasising that the Angolan government will do everything it can to protect the Chinese community and interests, for the good of the relationship between the two peoples and countries.
"Our presence is evidence of the strengthening of relations of friendship and cooperation", said the secretary of State, having hoped for success in this first edition of the sportive games.
During the event, China's plenipotentiary ambassador to Angola, Zhang Bin, said that 2024 marks a new stage in the strategic partnership between the two countries.
He recommended that Chinese citizens contribute to commercial and cultural exchange, for a more comprehensive development between China and Angola.
Regarding the edition of the sportive games, the diplomat emphasised that they not only strengthen the person physically, but also show the confident, friendly spirit of the Angolan people.
According to Zhang Bin, large-scale organisation always inspires hard work, which is why he asked for greater involvement not only from the Association of Chinese Residents in Angola (AssoChina), but also from the members and volunteers taking part in the initiative.
To him, this competition promotes friendship and an inclusive spirit among all those involved.
The first edition of the Chinese community sports games in Angola has the support of the AssoChina Consortium, the Chinese Support Centre, as well as Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN), among other companies.
The event includes table tennis, basketball, badminton, jump rope, tug-of-war, a 4X80M relay race, a 1500M race, as well as fun games.
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