“Africa’s external debt, which significantly exceeds $655 billion, alongside inflation, underscores a critical barrier to our shared goals.
🇦🇴 Amb. Francisco J. da Cruz #AfricanGroupUN . High level thematic debate on #DebtSustainability and Socio -Economic Equality for all.

Ambassador Stevanović met with H.E. Mr. Francisco José Da Cruz, PR of Angola to the UN.
Permanent Mission of Angola to the United Nations

Congratulations to Angola 🇦🇴 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative to the UN, H.E. Francisco José da Cruz, for taking over the chairmanship of the #AfricanGroupUN for the month of April 2024!

#AfricanGroupUN Handing Over Ceremony bw outgoing Chair, Amb. Adonia Ayebare, PR of Uganda 🇺🇬 to UN & incoming Chair for the month of April, Amb. Francisco José da Cruz, PR of Angola 🇦🇴 to UN.

They exchanged on activities for March & upcoming Agenda for the month of April 2024.

Commemorative event of Southern Africa Liberation Day, to be marked on March 23, was celebrated today, for the first time, at the UN headquarters in N.Y.

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While addressing the General Assembly on the UNSG’s priorities on Wednesday, Feb 7th, H.E. Ambassador Francisco José da Cruz, reiterated the growing consensus that Africa’s position for two permanent seats in the #SC should be seen as a special case.

Devant l'Assemblée générale de l'ONU, mercredi 7 février, le représentant de l'Angola a appelé à une réforme en profondeur du système des Nations unies et de son Conseil de sécurité, réclamant l’octroi d’un siège de membre permanent à l’Afrique.

Pleasure to see my dear friend, Ambassador Téte António, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Angola

Let us, together, reaffirm our faith in multilateralism, reinforce our commitment to South-South cooperation and magnify the united voice of the Global South

H.E. Ambassador Francisco José da Cruz, welcomed this afternoon, #UNAIDS Director H.E. César Núñes.
They exchanged about their expectations on CSW 68 .

Angola’s flag was raised at the #UN headquarters 47 years ago, in a ceremony marking the admission of then People ‘s Republic of 🇦🇴

H.E. Ambassador Francisco José da Cruz, this afternoon, welcomed Angola #UN Resident Coordinator Zahira Virani . They had a fruitful discussion on boosting cooperation between the #UN and 🇦🇴

Congratulations to #Angola 🇦🇴 on its 4⃣8⃣th #IndependenceDay ! Warmest wishes for peace and prosperity to Angola.

Ministério das Relações Exteriores/MRE -(Angola) Permanent Mission of Angola to the United Nations

Delighted to meet with H.E. Tete Antonio, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Angola 🇦🇴.

Discussed #UNGA78 priorities, current global crises and the state of multilateralism.

Commend 🇦🇴 for continuing to demonstrate a steadfast commitment to peace & stability in Africa.

🇦🇴 PR H.E. Ambassador Francisco José da Cruz, this afternoon, welcomed H.E. Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard, US Mission Senior Advisor for African Affairs . They exchanged on the UN agenda and their countries’ priorities during UNGA’s 78th session.

H.E. Ambassador Francisco José da Cruz, met this morning with the Ms. Aua Baldé, Chair - Rapporteur of the working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances . They discussed the preparations of Ms. Baldé’s visit to Angola, during the 1st semester of 2024.

“SADC region has made remarkable progress in implementing the regional cooperation and integration priorities outlined in the organization's Vision 2050 and the Indicative RDSP 2020-2030”.
🇦🇴 President, H.E. João Lourenço, on behalf of SADC at #SDGSummit2023

Happy to meet H.E. Ambassador courtenay rattray #UNSG Chef de Cabinet. We engaged in a fruitful and very constructive dialogue on women empowerment in 🇦🇴 sustainable development projects, solutions to climate challenges, peace and security in Africa.

🇦🇴 Ambassador H.E. Francisco José da Cruz was pleased to welcome #UnicefRegional Director for Eastern and Southern África Eva Kadilli
They addressed the country programme for the period 2024 to 2028, to be discussed and approved next week .

🇦🇴 PR, Ambassador Francisco José da Cruz, paid a courtesy call to #DSG Amina J Mohammed meant to convey Angola’s willingness and availability to share its experience in matters of conflict prevention management and resolution in Africa, among other issues .