General Staff stresses improvement in living conditions for troops

 Luanda - The Chief of Staff of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), Egídio de Sousa Santos, has highlighted the focus on improving living and working conditions of the troops to guarantee the accomplishment of the mission.

In his end of year message, the Army Gen. mentioned some goals set for 2023.

Among the objectives, the FAA Gen. referred to the improvement of the conditions of barracks and the technical-material assurance, overhaul and equipping mainly the national Air Force and Navy. 

Egídio de Sousa Santos also highlighted the commitment of military diplomacy to the peaceful resolution to the armed conflicts in some points of the Great Lakes region. 

He said that in 2022, the Angolan Armed Forces accomplished the mission of guaranteeing the defence of the Homeland and the higher interests of the Nation. 

The chief of staff said that at the level of the sub-regions, in which Angola is also member, the support of the Angolan Armed Forces for some countries in strengthening regional and international cooperation to ensure the security of the region was recorded. 

As for the staff training, the Gen. highlighted the courses provided in schools, institutes and military academies in the country and abroad, some of which, have been successfully completed. 

In his speech, the FAA general thanked those who, with courage, determination, dedication and high professionalism, had accomplished their task.

Created on October 9, 1991, the Angolan Armed Forces represent the symbol of national unity. 

The creation of the Angolan Armed Forces followed the signing of Bicesse Accords (Portugal) in 1991 between the Angolan government and UNITA fighters.