We had the opportunity to talk about our bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them. We also discussed our common interest in lasting peace in Angola. During the second day, the U.S. delegation met with key leadership officials within the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation to discuss U.S. assistance to the Angolan peace process. I am glad to have the opportunity to do so again, and to express the United States' support for all political activity in a vibrant democracy. Dr. Savimbi must stop promising and start acting.
Partial compliance is non-compliance.
At the Agostinho Neto University School of Architecture in Luanda, Rice addressed students, faculty, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, and church officials. She discussed Angola's importance to the United States. The United States stands with you, the people of Angola, as you continue your long struggle to achieve lasting peace and to unify and rebuild your great country. Rice reported that Angola is already the United States' third largest trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa. Over seven percent of U.S. imported petroleum comes from Angola.