Paris:Angola's ambassador to France, Guilhermina Prata, participated in the opening of the 9th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais de Chaillot, representing Angolan Head of State João Lourenço. The forum is themed 'From sovereignty to cooperation'.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the Angolan delegation also includes Members of Parliament António Rodrigues Afonso Paulo and Alcides Sakala. The first day of the forum featured a session on peace and geopolitics, discussing polarisation and the limits of international support, as well as a panel on artificial intelligence and North-South cooperation.
The opening session stressed the importance of international cooperation in addressing conflicts and global challenges, focusing on the protection of civilians and children's rights. Discussions on lasting peace underscored the need to integrate material reconstruction with transitional justice and the restoration of essential services, particularly healthcare and education.
The artificial intelligence panel highlighted the importance of developing local capabilities through international partnerships, aiming to cater to the specific needs of the Global South, with an emphasis on inclusion and technology access.
The forum's programme, continuing on 11 November, will cover discussions on peace and multilateralism, development, information integrity, and ocean governance. Angola's participation will be further marked by an address from Member of Parliament Alcides Sakala, chairperson of the National Assembly's Committee on Foreign Relations, International Cooperation and Angolan Communities Abroad, during the panel on 'Understanding China's role and global impact', at the Musée de l'Homme.
