Luanda – Angola and the European Union (EU) Monday in Luanda discussed the partnership as part of the “Joint Angola-EU Path” project embodied in investment actions in different areas of economic development.
During an audience, the Angolan top diplomat Téte António and EU director for Africa Rita Laranjinha focused in particular on the “Sixth Ministerial Meeting”, among other programmes of common interest.
The diplomats also addressed issues related to defence and security.
The mainly focused on the prevailing situation in the Central African Republic (CAR), as well as the role that Angola has played in the framework of International Conference on Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).
Based in Brussels (Kingdom of Belgium) and with representations throughout the world, the European External Action Service (EEAS) aims to ensure greater coherence and effectiveness in European foreign policy, as well as to strengthen Europe’s influence at the international level.
EEAS supports the EU High Representative in the European Union’s foreign and security policy, manages diplomatic relations and strategic partnerships with countries outside the European community.
It also collaborating with the national diplomatic services of the EU countries, the United Nations and other world powers.
The institution, currently headed by a Portuguese woman, promotes peace through political and economic support, guarantees security under the common security and defence policy.
It also maintains good relations with the EU’s closest neighboring countries, under European good neighborhood policy.
The Director for Africa of the EU External Action Service is also responsible for providing humanitarian assistance and crisis response, as well as contributing to the fight against climate change and dealing with human rights issues.
Source: Angola Press News Agency