Luanda – The second commander-general of the National Police (PN) António Candela has reiterated Angola’s commitment to maintaining stability on the common border.
The official, who was speaking during the opening ceremony of the expert session between the countries held on Monday in Pointe Noire(Republic of the Congo), underlined Angola’s commitment to keeping the common border safe and stable.
“The cooperation relations between Angola and Congo date back to the beginnings of the national liberation struggle, of the colonial yoke of the two countries, strengthened by the ties of fraternity, brotherhood, solidarity and good neighbourhood”, said the official.
António Candela recalled the advantages of such meetings, adding that they serve “to smooth out rough edges in terms of security”.
In his speech, António Candela said that the institutions integrating the Angolan delegation remain determined to work with their Congolese counterparts.
The intention is to promote and carry out actions aimed at security and stability on the common border, the exchange of information for the benefit of the two neighbouring countries.
In February of this year, a memorandum of intent on the Protocol on the Fight against Cross-border Crime and Terrorism was signed in Luanda.
The document will be appreciated at the meeting taking place in Pointe Noire, with the focus on creation of a joint and permanent defence and security commission.
The meeting’s agenda also provides for an analysis on the feasibility of signing a cooperation agreement in terms of mutual assistance in customs.
The Angolan delegation includes, among other officials, the Secretary of State for National Defence José de Lima, and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Esmeralda Mendonça.
Angola and the Republic of Congo share a common border of 201 kilometres.
Source: Angola Press News Agency