St. Petersburg:Angola is actively participating in the second Russian-African Dialogue on Raw Materials, which is being held in St. Petersburg. The forum is primarily focused on the valorization of mineral resources, industrialization, and specialized vocational training.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the Angolan delegation at the forum is led by the country's ambassador to Russia, Augusto da Silva Cunha. He joined other government representatives, corporate leaders, and scientific institutions in the event's plenary session.
The forum, which runs through October 15, gathers over 800 participants from 40 countries under the theme "Path to development raw materials and vocational training as the basis of economic sovereignty." Discussions at the event emphasize the importance of moving away from raw exports by adopting local transformation processes to enhance the value of domestic production.
Key priorities of the forum include providing advanced training for geologists and engineers, fostering applied scientific research, and promoting sustainable mining practices. Additionally, the program features a young scientists' forum-competition organized under the auspices of UNESCO, aimed at encouraging students and researchers to devise technological and environmental solutions for sustainable growth.
