Doha:Angolan Minister of Culture Filipe Zau has called for a comprehensive strengthening of civic and moral education, emphasizing its importance for the country's national development. He highlighted the need to foster ethical values and social responsibility alongside academic achievement.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Zau made these remarks during the opening of the II National and Ecumenical Conference on the Rescue of Moral, Civic and Religious Values. He underscored that modern citizenship should go beyond traditional schooling to include principles, behaviors, and intercultural understanding that contribute to social cohesion.
The minister stressed the importance of creating a just and harmonious society through a collaborative approach involving educational institutions, families, religious organizations, and civil society groups. He pointed out that true education enables individuals to actively engage in community life and respect diverse cultural and religious identities.
The conference, held under the theme "Water, Dialogue and Cooperation," supports the objectives of the Luanda Biennial 2026.
