24 August 2008
Abidjan — Angolan ambassador to Cotê d'Ivoire, Gilberto Buta Lutucuta, Saturday in Abidjan, met with the vice president of the local ruling FPI party, Ehivet Gbagbo, with whom he exchanged views on the situation in that West Africa country.
According to a note from the Embassy of Angola to Cotê d'Ivoire that reached Angop, during the meeting Gilberto Lutucuta briefed the FPI politician about the situation in Angola, with highlight to the legislative elections set for September 5 this year.
The Angolan diplomat also transmitted some of the country's experiences in overcoming situations like the ones facing Cotê d'Ivoire.
Gilberto Buta Lutucuta reaffirmed the readiness of Angola to help Cotê d'Ivoire to overcome the crisis prevailing there and hold elections as planned.
In response, Ehivet Gbagbo, who is also the head of FPI parliamentary bench, said Angola is a friend, a brother and an allied to Cotê d'Ivoire, having recognised the solidarity extended to her country.
She added that she believes Angola learned from its experience of the past and is ready to assist Cote d'Ivoire out of the crisis.
According to her, the ruling party in her country is doing its best towards the stabilisation of the country, mainly concerning assistance to the most needy populations.
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