Angola Engaged in Developing Food Systems

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Angola Engaged in Developing Food Systems

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Republic of Angola remains committed to fulfilling the United Nations 2030 and African Union 2063 agendas, referring to the objectives of sustainable development, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Esmeralda Mendonça said Tuesday in Luanda.

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