18 July 2008
Luanda — The prime minister of Portugal, José Sócrates this Friday here reaffirmed his country's desire to continue cooperating with Angola in various fields.
The head of the Portuguese government made these declarations to the press at "4 de Fevereiro" International Airport at the end of the work visit of approximately 48 hours, which he paid to Angola.
According to José Sócrates, to materialise this will, during his stay in Angola, various accords were signed so as to re-launch new credit lines, with view to boost bilateral trade.
He affirmed that, in the education field, a protocol was signed and Portugal will give the first step by sending teachers to Angola with view to promote the Portuguese language.
The project, which will be supported by the language fund, was approved at the Cabinet Council and aims at promoting Portuguese language.
To José Sócrates, the promotion of Portuguese language is important, since it is part of the history and culture of the Portuguese Speaking Countries Community (CPLP).
The Portuguese prime minister said he leaves the country happy, because it is facing a positive phase and at the moment there is will to build a development route, so as to grant more opportunities to Angolan citizens. "Angola is occupying its place in the world", he affirmed.
During his stay in the country, the Portuguese official availed the occasion to earmark, in an audience, with the Head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, the agenda for the CPLP Summit and met with his Angolan counterpart, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos.
José Sócrates visited the Luanda International Trade Fair (FIL/2008), inaugurated on Tuesday, where he awarded with the "Golden Lion" prize. Angolan premier, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, the ministers of Public Works, Higino Carneiro, and of Transport, August Tomás were at "4 de Fevereiro" International Airport to bid farewell to the Portuguese prime minister, José Sócrates.
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