Angola’s president João Lourenço returned to Luanda after having re-inaugurated the Naval Base on Monday in Soyo, northern Zaire province.
Delivering his speech, ahead of celebration of the 47th anniversary of the Angolan Navy (MGA), João Lourenço spoke of the construction of warships in the country which, according to him, constitutes the start for the Angolan Naval Industry.
With the achievement of peace, he said, the country should focus on strengthening of the Angolan Navy (MGA), with land infrastructure, maritime vessels of all categories and surveillance systems, in order to ensure protection of the coast.
In his speech, he said that by its location, along with other States in the Central and Southern regions of Africa, Angola must be prepared to contribute to the security of the Gulf of Guinea, an important maritime route for international trade.
He noted that the Navy has the responsibility for defending the territorial waters against any external threats, maritime piracy, illegal fishing and the depredation of the immense national wealth at sea.
The upgrading of the military infrastructure began in March 2021. It is a support unit for the northern naval region and, in addition to Zaire, will cover the provinces of Luanda, Bengo and Cabinda
Source: Angola Press News Agency (APNA)