"We are in a phase of creating mutual support, in the sense of greater knowledge for cooperation. We have been identifying the priority aspects that can constitute these bridges for the construction of a work plan", said the Minister of Culture, Filipe Zau, who is visiting the archipelago from Sunday to Wednesday.
The minister expressed interest in learning from the Cape Verdean experience in promoting shows and crafts, as well as strengthening cooperation in cinema and other artistic expressions.
"We want to reap this experience. In Angola, we are developing our cultural and musical equipment, something we were unable to do before because of the armed conflicts," explained Zau.
The preservation of historical heritage was another topic addressed, with emphasis on the Tarrafal Field, where political prisoners from Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Portugal were held.
"We must value and promote this space, strengthening cultural diplomacy and training," he said.
Cape Verde's Minister of Culture, Augusto Veiga, considered that the visit marks a new phase in cultural relations between the two countries.
"We have identified areas for practical cooperation, taking existing agreements off the drawing board and moving towards new partnerships," he said.
Among the projects discussed is Angola's participation in the major book fair and literary festival Morabeza, as well as the presence of Cape Verdean professionals in Angola for training and exchanges.
In the morning, in addition to meeting with his Cape Verdean counterpart, Filipe Zau held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, Ulisses Correia e Silva.
In the afternoon, you will visit the historic site of the Old Town, museums and other institutions under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture.
The program, until Friday, includes other visits, such as to the former Tarrafal Concentration Camp and also a meeting with the President of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves.
