Luanda – Angolan ambassador to Botswana Beatriz de Morais highlighted, on Wednesday, in Gaborone, the need for African countries to adopt a solid nutritional strategy for the healthy growth of children.
The diplomat, who was speaking as Dean of the African Group of Ambassadors and High Commissioners in Gaborone, at the Africa Day ceremony, pointed to the need for political commitment at the highest level to facilitate nutrition, in order to guarantee the survival, growth and active participation of children in building a prosperous future.
As for the date, Beatriz de Morais said that it offers an opportunity to celebrate the continent’s socio-economic, cultural and heritage achievements based on the pan-Africanist spirit.
The day was marked by the exhibition of African cultural diversity, with the exhibition of products, handicrafts, literature, costumes, cuisine/gastronomy, as well as a cultural show, with music, dance, poetry, a parade of African costumes from the countries represented in Botswana.
Angola exhibited the best of its culture and gastronomy.
The event was attended by the minister of State for the Presidency of Botswana Neale Sechele Morwaeng, representing the Government of Tswana.
Mayor of Gaborone city Father Maphongo, the Heads of Diplomatic, Consular and International Organizations accredited in Botswana, among other individuals, also attended the event.
Source: Angola Press News Agency