Luanda: Angola is preparing to export high-quality salt to neighboring countries, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, as part of a strategy to diversify exports and sustainably utilize natural resources, announced the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Carmen Sacramento Neto, during the CIPAS 2025 international conference on Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Carmen Neto highlighted that Angolan salt boasts a quality close to 100% purity. Currently, Angola imports salt for various industries, including food, brewing, hemodialysis equipment, and detergent production. To address this, a factory is being constructed in the province of Benguela to supply hydrochloric acid, a vital component in detergent manufacturing, aimed at boosting national industrial capacity and generating employment opportunities.
The minister expressed optimism about the growth of the fishing sector in the coming years, emphasizing the reliance on scientific evidence and the improvement of strategic assets such as the research vessel Baa Farta and the Calunga Program.
CIPAS 2025, which unites public decision-makers, experts, fishermen, investors, and multilateral organizations, seeks to enhance coordination and experience sharing. The event coincides with the 50th anniversary of Angola's Independence and is considered pivotal in establishing fishing and aquaculture as sustainable drivers of economic growth, employment, and food security.
The conference will explore various topics, including governance, cooperation, climate change, gender inclusion, and financing, under the theme "Responsible Fishing and Sustainable Aquaculture: A challenge, a commitment and a mission uniting the Nation." Over 300 participants, including speakers, moderators, and representatives from countries such as Namibia, South Africa, Ghana, and others, along with international organizations and strategic partners, are attending the event.
