Angola Press Agency (Luanda)

Angola: Chinese Communist Party Hails Political Stability, Economic Growth

3 July 2008


Luanda — The permanent member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Politburo, He Guoqiang, Thursday in Luanda praised Angola's efforts towards political and social stability and economic growth after six years of peace.

He Guoqiang made this statement at a meeting his party delegation held with the ruling Angola's People Liberation Movement (MPLA), meant to strengthen the co-operation ties between both parties.

According to the official, lately China and Angola have been holding an intensive economic and commercial co-operation, especially since 2003, following the opening of Chinese credit-line for the Southern African nation.

He Guogiang said that Angola became China's biggest economic and commercial partner in Africa.

Meanwhile, MPLA secretary general, Julião Mateus Paulo "Dino Matross" thanked the Chinese Communist Party for the support it gave during the national liberation struggle.

On the occasion members of the Chinese Communist Party offered to Angola's governing MPLA, computers, photocopying machines and office equipment, amounted at USD 180,000.

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