"I hope that they will represent our country well with the dignity it deserves in the countries where they will be accredited: the Republic of Namibia, the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Mozambique", said the Head of State, during the swearing-in ceremony, held in the Grand Hall of the Presidential Palace.
On the occasion, the President of the Republic emphasized that the role of ambassadors is to "represent the country well", attract investment and tourists, as well as contribute to strengthening relations.
"The role of ambassadors is well known: to represent the country well, attract investment, attract tourists and contribute with their work to strengthening relations of friendship and cooperation, in the broadest sense of the word, between our countries", he said.
João Lourenço also wished them "great success in the performance of the duties" they will assume as of this Tuesday.
The ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Republic of Angola to Mozambique, Jovelina Alfredo António Imperial da Costa; in Germany, Maria Isabel Gomes Godinho de Resende Encoge; and in Namibia, Pedro Mutinde.
According to a note from the Presidency of the Republic, to which VerAngola had access, the event was attended by the Vice-President of the Republic, Esperança da Costa, ministers of State, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and secretaries of the President of the Republic.
President at the wake of General 'Xietu' to say his final goodbye
Also on Tuesday, the President of the Republic was present at the wake of General 'Xietu', held at the Army Headquarters.
"The President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Angolan Armed Forces, João Lourenço, paid tribute today [Tuesday] to retired Army General João Luís Neto 'Xietu', who died a few days ago in Luanda, due to illness", reads a note from the Presidency, to which VerAngola had access.
Accompanied by the First Lady of the Republic, Ana Dias Lourenço, the President of the Republic laid a wreath next to the urn, comforted the family and wrote in the book of condolences.
"It is with immense sadness and consternation that I learned of the death of João Luís Neto 'Xietu', a retired Army General of the Special Inter-Arms Cadre. It is with regret that we continue to see the passing of some of the most courageous nationalists and fighters for the independence and freedom of the Angolan people", he wrote.
In the message left in the book, the head of state described a little of the general's career. "General 'Xietu' joined the MPLA in late 1960 and actively collaborated in the preparations for the heroic 4th of February, the beginning of the Armed Struggle for National Liberation. He then joined the MPLA guerrilla corps, became the first Chief of the General Staff of the People's Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola (FAPLA) and rose through his own merit to the highest rank in the military hierarchy, that of Army General", he said.
"During his brilliant career, he was honored and awarded medals of the highest value in recognition of his achievements. The Angolan nation has lost one of its best sons", he added.
Finally, João Lourenço expressed "sincere condolences to the bereaved family, his circle of friends and his comrades in arms".
