In a message on the occasion of the commemoration on September 17 of the Day of the Founder of the Nation and National Hero, in honor of the birth of the first president of the country, the MPLA highlighted the legacy of the patriot, doctor, writer and politician, and called for reflection on his thought.

“Neto left us a multidisciplinary legacy through which he contributed to lay the foundations of the social, political, cultural and humanist identity of Angolans, which should be remembered and honored forever,” the statement said.

It further urged to celebrate the date with a spirit of permanent reflection on the memories and teachings of the hero, whose strategic and transversal thinking is the compass of those who are engaged in the most enormous tasks that contribute to the development of the nation as a collective heritage.

“The MPLA expresses its intrasigent will to ‘Work more and communicate better’, based on the famous and eternal motto: ‘The most important thing is to solve people’s problems’, a statement that continues to guide the development of political measures and other actions”, the message added.

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