"The United States commends the Angolan people for their participation in the democratic process, and efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, which will provide a foundation for a secure, prosperous, healthy, and inclusive future for both our countries," US State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said at a press conference this Wednesday in Washington.
The representative of US diplomacy recalled that the US "supports the democratic process" through its programs to strengthen democracy and governance, as well as, in this particular case, by sending observers to the elections.
"The United States and Angola share a strong partnership. We will continue to work together with the government chosen by the Angolan people to deepen cooperation around shared priorities, which include democracy, economic growth and investment, global health security, and public health, and climate and energy goals to create a better future for all Angolans," said the State Department spokesperson.
The fifth general elections in Angola, which took place this Wednesday, perpetuate the dispute between the two main parties in the country, the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), which try to win a majority of the 220 seats in the National Assembly.
