19 July 2011
Beirute — The Angolan extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador to Lebanon, Pedro Hendrik Vaal Neto, was received in audience Monday in Beirut by the local president, Michel Suleiman, to whom he presented officially farewell greetings at the end of his mission.
The Lebanese head of State offered the Angolan ambassador a plate containing his country’s recognition of the effort made by Hendrik Vaal Neto in bringing the two states closer and strengthening of bilateral relations.
However, president Michel Suleiman reiterated his recognition of the important role played by Angola in the consolidation of the development of Africa.
According to him, Angola is a relevant partner on issues of peace and search for sustained solutions to address problems affecting the modern world.
In his turn, ambassador Pedro Hendrik Vaal Neto thanked the Lebanese officials for all cooperation that enabled him a successful performance as a diplomat in that country.
The diplomat also stressed the importance of Lebanon in the development of Angolan economy, saying that he believe in a future strengthening of relations between the two countries.
After the presidential palace, the Angolan ambassador was received by the chairperson of Lebanon Cabinet Council, Najib Mikati, as well as the Foreign Affairs minister, Adnan Mansour, to whom he also officially presented his farewell greetings.
Under a presidential decree, Pedro Hendrik Vaal Neto has been relieved from the post of extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Angola based in Egypt and appointed for the same post in Zimbabwe.
In addition to Lebanon, Pedro Hendrik Vaal Neto also represented the country in Jordan, Yemen, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Oman.
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Angola: Ambassador Hendrik Vaal Neto Received By Lebanese President