Luanda – The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET) recommended an harmonious development of the mining activity, sustainable manner and with respect for the environment and human rights.
This position was expressed Wednesday by the adviser to the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Makenda Ambroise, at the opening of the Natural resources forum, a blessing for all”, on behalf of the minister.
The former Secretary of State for Geology and Mining, said that natural resources are the starting and arrival point for the development of any country, as there is no development without natural assets.
Referring to Government actions for the benefit of communities, where mineral resources are exploited, he said that MIREMPET has made efforts to mobilise potential investors to develop mineral projects and communities.
The advisor stressed, on the other hand, that the forum is taking place at a good moment because there is, in this period, a concentration on the preparation of the National Development Plan in which everyone can contribute.
He quoting the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, in his message on the State of the Nation, as saying that the “strategy we are implementing will help so that the mining activity is developed with harmony between man and nature”.
The forum is debating, among others, topics such as “The vision of civil society on the sustainable development of communities in areas where natural resources are exploited”, and “The challenges for the transparency in the extractive industry and its impact on the economy”.
The event, which ends on the 9 December, takes place at Trópico Hotel in Luanda.
Source: Angola Press News Agency