Luanda: The Egyptian ambassador to Angola, Nevine El-Husseiny, on Wednesday praised Angola's efforts to empower women, citing their representation in Parliament and the state administration.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the diplomat highlighted Angola as a good example of women's empowerment, underscoring that the percentage of women in the National Assembly and the central state administration is an important indicator of progress in achieving gender equality. During a meeting with MPLA vice-president Mara Quiosa, El-Husseiny discussed priority sectors for both countries, such as agriculture, health, infrastructure, and energy, while emphasizing Angola's incentives for foreign investors.
El-Husseiny noted that Egypt supports Angola in enhancing sectors like health, production, and fertilizer exports. She highlighted that numerous African professionals have been trained in Egypt, with Angola receiving 140 scholarships for professionals in various fields, emphasizing the importance of South-South cooperation.
The MPLA vice president also engaged in discussions with the Turkish ambassador to Angola, Muhammet €¡elik, focusing on potential areas of bilateral cooperation, particularly in economic cooperation. The ambassador expressed that strengthening economic ties would benefit both states, and Turkey is prepared to share its technology in areas prioritized by Angola for development.
