MPLA strengthens cooperation with Cuban institute of friendship

Luanda – The secretary of the ruling MPLA party’s politburo for International relations Manuel Augusto Friday received the deputy president of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, Víctor López, to whom he briefed on the country’s intention to strengthen cooperation in several fields.

After the meeting, the Cuban official told the press that the visit to Angola aimed at reinforcing the existing friendly relations between the two countries.

Víctor López highlighted Angola’s participation in the different stages of solidarity with the Cuban people and government.

He announced the Cuban institute’s plans to intensify the exchange of experiences and visits with Angola this year.

López also met with the first national secretary of the ruling party’s youth wing (JMPLA), Crispiniano dos Santos, having highlighted the performance of the youth organisation in solidarity with Cuba.

Angola and Cuba, which have maintained historic and friendly ties for several decades, have cooperation agreements in the health, education, defence and security, construction, industry and oil sectors. FMA/AL

Source: Angola Press News Agency