Cotonou: A message from the Angolan President, Joo Louren§o, addressed to his Benin counterpart, Romuald Wadagni, was delivered Thursday in Cotonou by the Angolan ambassador to the country, Jose Bam³quina Zau.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the message was delivered to the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Benin, Franck Armel Afoukou, as President Romuald Wadagni is currently on a regional tour, accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Corinne Amori Brunet. The message focuses on President Joo Louren§o's congratulations on the inauguration of Benin's new Head of State and emphasizes the importance of diplomatic coordination between Angola and Benin to enhance both bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
Ambassador Jose Bamoquina Zau affirmed Angola's commitment to seeking solutions for the political dynamics of the region, which, despite holding regular elections, is characterized by relative stability. Tete Antonio, Angola's Minister of Foreign Affairs, echoed this sentiment during a recent meeting in Seoul, Republic of Korea, with Benin's Foreign Minister, Corinne Amori Brunet.
Political stability in West Africa is a key priority for President Romuald Wadagni, who has been recently inaugurated. This week, he is undertaking a regional tour, having already visited Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo. His objective is to address sporadic terrorist attacks in northern Benin and facilitate the free movement of people and goods across neighboring countries.
The discussions between Jos© Bam³quina Zau and Franck Armel Afoukou also touched on the potential signing of a cooperation agreement in the field of air transport. They also discussed setting a date for the Angola-Benin Bilateral Joint Commission meeting, which aims to dismantle political, diplomatic, and legal barriers hindering the revitalization of relations since the General Cooperation Agreement was signed in 2008.
