BuaNews (Tshwane)
16 April 2008
Luanda — Angola and South Africa have agreed to promote co-operation between the two countries' scientists, aimed at creating goods and services for the region and the continent.
South Africa's Science and Technology Minister Mosibudi Mangena visited Angolan Prime Minister Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, on Tuesday, to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
Minister Mangena said the prime minister had promised to support exchanges between South African and Angolan scientists so that they could work together and create goods and services for the well being of the region and Africa.
The aim of the two countries was to use advances in science and technology for the benefits of the peoples of their countries, the region and the continent.
Mr Mangena is also expected to sign an agreement with Angolan Sciences and Technology Minister João Baptista Ngandagina.
In 2005, the Angolan Prime Minister and his delegation visited South Africa and signed four agreements to strengthen economic and bilateral relations between the two countries.
The agreements included co-operation in the field of social protection and re-integration, promotion and protection of investments and co-operation in the field of electricity.
Angola has a considerable natural resource base in the form extensive reserves of oil, gas, diamonds and other minerals.
It has the potential for significant exports of coffee and other agricultural products. It also possesses fertile highlands with a favourable climate and plenty of water.
Various companies in South Africa, including Eskom, Gauteng Economic Development Agency, Protea Hotels, and ABSA have visited Angola to explore the possibilities of investing in Angola.
In addition, non-governmental organisations and churches are involved in Angola to contribute towards rebuilding Angola after decades of protracted civil war.
These organisations as well as the government are providing humanitarian assistance.
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