Luanda – The President of the Republic of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves, is due to address this Monday (10), the National Assembly (Angolan Parliament), on the occasion of the state visit he is making to Angola, at the invitation of his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço.
The Cape Verdean statesman, who arrives today (Sunday) in Luanda, will be received with military honors at the headquarters of the Angolan Parliament, says in a statement, issued by the Press and Communication Office of the National Assembly.
The welcome message will be delivered by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, after the hearing of the anthems of Cape Verde and Angola, followed by a minute of silence in honor of the heroes fallen for the cause of independence.
At the end of the Solemn Plenary Session, José Maria Neves will sign the Honor Book, in the hemicycle, in the presence of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos.
This is the first official visit of the president of the West African island nation of Cape Verde abroad, after being elected on October 18, 2021.
José Maria das Neves was inaugurated as the fifth President of Cape Verde in November last year, before an audience of dignitaries from several countries and five Heads of State, including the Angolan President, João Lourenço.
Source: Angola Press News Agency