Angola: Defence Minister Highlights FAA Importance in Peace Attainment

Posted to the web 10 October 2008 Huambo Angolan Defence minister, Kundi Paihama, said Thursday in central Huambo province that Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) wrote brilliant pages in their tough history, thanks to a high sense of patriotism and discipline. "The spirit of mission and braveness of those who would not care about the sacrifice and gave their own lives, permitted the conquest of the so much desired peace for Angolans," said Kundi Paihama. The minister was speaking at the event marking the main celebration of FAA's day, October 9. According to him, at this specific and important moment Angola is going through, FAA's attentions are turned to the reconstruction and development at all levels, seeking to improve the aspects linked to discipline, training and upgrading of men. He stated that the Armed Forces have added... [read full story]