Luanda: The president of the ruling MPLA, Joo Louren§o, on Thursday in Luanda called for respect for international law and the reform of the main multilateral institutions, given the current context of reconfiguration of the world order. Speaking at the opening of the 10th meeting of the MPLA Central Committee, the party leader stated that the organization's leadership cannot remain indifferent to the transformations that mark international politics.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Joo Louren§o emphasized that the world is undergoing a reconfiguration of the international order, characterized by conflicts and the use of military force by major world powers, some of which are members of the United Nations Security Council. The President of the MPLA expressed concern that such actions come from countries that should exemplify respect for universal principles of peaceful coexistence among nations.
The leader highlighted the need for the international community to monitor and analyze the consequences of these actions, which may adversely impact global stability and the economies of various countries. Joo Louren§o reiterated his support for reforming multilateral institutions, including the United Nations Security Council, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization, to make them more representative and effective.
He advocated for the strengthening of multilateralism and the effective application of the Charter of the United Nations as a foundation for maintaining international peace and security. Joo Louren§o also expressed solidarity with peoples affected by armed conflicts, aggressions, and acts of terrorism worldwide, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, and countries of the African Sahel.
Additionally, he extended his solidarity to populations affected by conflicts in Palestine, Ukraine, as well as in countries of the Persian Gulf and the Middle East. The 10th meeting of the Central Committee will deliberate on the convocation of the 9th Ordinary Congress, considering the agenda, general bases, methodology, and schedule of actions guiding the entire organic process.
It is anticipated that the meeting will approve the establishment of the National Preparatory Commission for the conclave, tasked with coordinating and monitoring the different stages of the process. The MPLA Central Committee comprises 693 members, 103 of whom are from its Political Bureau.