State minister for Foreign Affairs Okello Oryem (L) and Angolan envoy
Ambrosro Lukoki toast during Angola’s anniversary celebrations in
Kampala recently. Photo by Stephen Wandera
By Stephen Wandera
Kampala- Angola has called for dialogue between fighting factions in eastern DR Congo, as a possible solution for peace and security.
The Angolan Ambassador to Uganda, Prof Ambrosro Lukoki, said fighting back had proved a futile solution to conflict globally.
The Angolan Ambassador to Uganda, Prof Ambrosro Lukoki, said fighting back had proved a futile solution to conflict globally.
Recently, a combined force of the DR Congo army,
African Union and UN troops, defeated the M23 rebels in eastern Congo,
forcing the rebels to flee to Uganda.
Peace talks
Peace talks initiated by the Ugandan government dragged on for months, with little hope of reaching a peaceful agreement.
Peace talks initiated by the Ugandan government dragged on for months, with little hope of reaching a peaceful agreement.
DR Congo has several rebel groups in its eastern
region, controlling areas rich in gold and diamond, which are exported
to western countries.
“Angola shall continue to be an advocate of peace
as a member of African Union and SADC, among other international
organisations,” Mr Lukoki told guests during Angola’s independence
anniversary celebrations in Kampala recently.
He added: “I call upon fellow member states to work for peace. Force is turning into a culture of political violence.”
He added: “I call upon fellow member states to work for peace. Force is turning into a culture of political violence.”
He hailed Uganda for supporting Angola in attaining its independence in 1975.
Speaking at the same function as chief guest, Ugandan state minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Okello Oryem, urged the local business community to take advantage of the cordial relations between the two countries to do business. “Uganda will soon become an oil producing country. We hope to learn from your country (Angola). I take this opportunity to invite Angolan investors to invest in Uganda and the locals to do so in the same spirit,” he said.
Speaking at the same function as chief guest, Ugandan state minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Okello Oryem, urged the local business community to take advantage of the cordial relations between the two countries to do business. “Uganda will soon become an oil producing country. We hope to learn from your country (Angola). I take this opportunity to invite Angolan investors to invest in Uganda and the locals to do so in the same spirit,” he said.
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