Angola to receive $2m from US to combat money laundering, terrorism

The United States of America has given assurance to grant USD 2 million to assist Angola in landmine clearance, fight against money laundering and financing to terrorism. The pledge came from the US Assistant Secretary of State, John Sullivan, during a joint press conference with Angolan Foreign Affairs minister, Manuel Augusto at the end of a meeting to assess both countries' strategic partnership dialogue.

According to John Sullivan, the US would send Treasury Department Advisers to help combat money laundering and financing to terrorism, under the programme of assistance. John Sullivan considered Angola the US's main partners in Africa, praising the country's economic potential and the strength the nation represents for the security and combat terrorism in the region.

The US official commended the good impression of the government under Angolan President João Lourenço in its initial efforts to promote good governance both in Angola and at the regional level. He said that the meeting approached various issues, including those related to Angola's efforts to improve its business climate, increase trade, combat corruption, aimed to promote good governance and human rights.

The increase of bilateral cooperation in sectors such as health and safety had also been discussed. John Sullivan said he hoped that the State and Treasury Departments meet Angola to help the country improve trust and investment climate.

With inputs from agencies.

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