Source: United Nations secretary general
The Deputy Secretary-General is in Luanda, Angola, to chair the annual retreat of UN Resident Coordinators from Africa, taking place from 16 to 18 May.
Earlier today, ahead of the retreat, Ms. Amina J. Mohammed met with His Excellency Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of Angola, and His Excellency Mr. Téte António, Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The discussions took place as Angola is holding the presidency of the African Union and marks the 50th anniversary of its independence. Talks focused on Angola’s leadership in promoting peace across the continent, as well as the country’s priorities for sustainable and inclusive development to advance progress on the 2030 Agenda.
The Deputy Secretary-General reiterated the United Nations’ support for Angola’s efforts to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The visit also underscored the strong partnership in advancing peace, security, and development across the continent.