Govt and Germany Establish Broad Political Partnership

13 July 2011

Luanda — Angola and Germany decided on Wednesday in Luanda to establish a broad political partnership, in the end of the talks between President José Eduardo dos Santos and Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Speaking to the press, the Angolan statesman informed that the mentioned session of works enabled the creation of a bilateral commission for the implementation of this partnership, which will contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations.

Some of the sectors picked for co-operation are the economy, social area, science, education, culture and diplomacy.

In the meeting, President Eduardo dos Santos gave information about the country’s political and economic situation, having stressed that it is stable, adding that preparations of the 2012 elections are in progress.

The Angolan Head of State also spoke about the national reconstruction process, mentioning the building of new infrastructures like bridges, roads, schools and health centres, among others.

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