London celebrates the 46th National Day of Equatorial Guinea with Her Majesty’s Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps

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23.10.2014

The Embassy of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in London celebrated the 46th Anniversary of its National Day, with the company of Her Majesty’s Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, alongside 150 guests including members of the Diplomatic Corps, UK private companies, members of the British Parliament and Equatoguinean citizens residing in London.EGDAY-7838

In her address, H.E. Ambassador Mari-Cruz Evuna Andeme, provided an overview of the successes and political achievements of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea this past year. She paid tribute to the efforts of the Government for hosting a number of various international summits, the second ceremony of the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Prize, as well as the continuous implementation of institutional reforms, which have culminated in a greater participation of the population in internal affairs.

On the other hand she announced the upcoming celebration of a National Dialogue between the Government and opposition parties in Malabo this November. She also mentioned the ongoing negotiations she is holding with the British Government on the establishment of the UK Bridge—an English-language teaching centre in Equatorial Guinea—with endorsement from the UK. She also announced the celebration of the second edition of the Hispanic-Guinean Cultural Week and the participation, for the first time, of Equatorial Guinea at the World Tourism Market in London. Before toasting to the health of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Ambassador Evuna thanked the British Government for its support and cooperation in strengthening the bilateral relations between both nations.EGDAY-8217

On his part, Her Majesty’s Marshal welcomed the socio-economic policies effected for the development of Equatorial Guinea. He noted that his Government is pleased by the continuously-strengthening relationship between both states, as marked by recent meetings between Ambassador Evuna and two members of the UK Government (in the Foreign Affairs and Education ministries), during which they discussed salient issues of interest and cooperation. Her Majesty’s Marshal wished successes to the Government of Equatorial Guinea and toasted to the health and long life of His Excellency Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Head of State and President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.

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