11 July 2008
Luanda — Large scale production of oil in Angola sets a huge challenge to the country's Navy (MGA) in protecting the installations from enemy attacks.
This was said Thursday in Luanda by the chief of staff of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), gen. Francisco Furtado.
Addressing the ceremony that marked the celebration of MGA's 32nd anniversary, on July motivations can put the oil exploration activity at risk, as it has been taking place in other regions of the world.
To him, having an unattended sea is tantamount to not controlling the activity of all those that explore the riches, often in less scrupulous ways, putting in danger the existence of living resources, which will have an impact on the Angolan economy.
"The transportation by sea of the oil produced in our country, the main source of revenues, compels us into also guaranteeing the security of out maritime communications," said the general.
According to the officer, the Navy missions, the Angolan naval power, with its fundamental components of public, diplomatic and military service is of vital importance for the defence of the country and preservation of the living and non-living resources.
Angola, gen. Furtado said, in its quality as part of the UN conventions on Sea Law, has added responsibilities.
The ceremony was witnessed by generals of the various FAA's branches, the chiefs of Staff of Congo and Namibia navies, col. Boigna Beya and codr. Peter Aseny Vilo, respectively, the defence attaches accredited to Angola and guests.
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