Visiting US navy vessel "USS ELROD" which moored at Lobito Port, central Benguela province, on Monday signaled further strengthened military relations between Angola and the United States, a senior Angolan navy officer said on Tuesday.
Vice Admiral Daniel Antonio, commander of Angola's Southern Navy Region, told reporters that world navies are prominent for the consolidation of diplomacies and reinforcement of friendship amongst countries.
Cynthia Thebaud, commander of the American navy vessel, echoed with Daniel Antonio, saying that the good relations between the United States and Angola have been easing the cooperation and sharing experiences in the military fields, with the highlight to the navy sector.
The U.S. military officer said the USS ELROD's visit to Angola aims at consolidating friendship ties between the two countries.
Cynthia Thebaud said the friendship ties mainly in the navy field might contribute to the fight against terrorism, to counterfeit trade and drug-trafficking.
On Tuesday, the US navy crew donated various goods to the orphanage of a local Catholic Church.
"USS ELROD" will remain at the Lobito Port until Thursday and then will head to Togo.
Source:Xinhua
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