Luanda — Minister of State for the Social Affairs Dalva Ringote Monday discussed issues related to the attributions and competences of the Ombudsman's Office, its mission to defend citizens' rights, freedoms and fundamental guarantees.

The matters were analysed in an audience she granted to the Angolan Ombudswoman, Florbela Araújo.

Concerns related to the matters such as the cases of violation of the rights of children, women and the elderly, illegal occupation of land, were raised during the meeting.

Speaking to the press at the end of the meeting, Florbela Araújo announced the institutional support for the mission of defending the rights, freedoms and fundamental guarantees of the citizens.

Florbela Araújo also spoke of the Government's availability to help Ombudsman's Office in interacting with other institutions, so that the approved programmes and policies are implemented.

The official urges the public administration bodies to stick to the good administration and greater cooperation.