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The Angolan president on Wednesday urged the European Union (EU) to help the country overcome the "constraints" that still prevent the Angolan economy from putting itself at the service of "development, progress and development. well-being of "
João Lourenço began his speech at the plenary session of the European Parliament (EP) in Strasbourg, expressing the" great honor "of being able to address the" Illustrious Members "of Parliament," one of the most respected spaces of the promotion of democracy ", and welcoming the cordial reception that has been reserved to him and which translates" the good relations of Angola with the EU ". "I do not want to take advantage of this unique moment to express my desire for a permanent and frank dialogue with the EP, based on mutual respect, to strengthen our cooperation in all areas of common interest", did he declare.
João Lourenço then stated that he was counting on the EU as an "important partner" to help Angola overcome the obstacles it faces to "put the economy in the forefront". Angolan people at the service of development, progress and the well-being of the population ". The national reconstruction undertaken in recent years is still "insufficient" to meet the needs of businesses and populations in the fields of energy, water, schools and hospitals.
The Angolan head of state recalled the years of civil war. He said his executive remains committed to "deepening the democratic process and improving living conditions". to provide an environment conducive to diversity of opinion, freedom of expression and, in general, respect for the fundamental rights of citizens. "" Since my inauguration as President of the Republic, I have sought to implement policies that benefit the people in concert with all the political and social actors of the Nation. The executive I lead has focused its attention on implementing macroeconomic stabilization and fiscal consolidation programs to reduce the effects of inflation and normalize the foreign exchange market, "he said. he recalled
. João Lourenço agitated the "true crusade against corruption and impunity in all society" led by his government, then listed the measures taken since taking office in September 2017.
João Lourenço became the first Angolan head of state to speak on Wednesday in the European Parliament. Between late May and early June, João Lourenço made official visits to France and Belgium, having already been received in Brussels by the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk
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