In a message addressed to President José Maria Neves, on the occasion of the 47th anniversary of National Independence, the Head of State declared himself "pleased" that Cape Verde celebrated "another anniversary with a record of relevant achievements in the economic and social sphere". , placing the country on a "prestigious level of successful African countries on the path of building progress and development".
João Lourenço also highlights the common efforts that Angola and Cape Verde have been making towards the continuous strengthening of bilateral cooperation ties that contribute to realizing "the initiatives we proposed to carry forward", for the benefit of the progress and well-being of the respective peoples.