Miguel Neto Explained

Miguel Neto (proper : Miguel Gaspar Neto^[1] or Miguel Gaspar Fernandes Neto^[2]) was the ambassador of Angola to South Africa.^[3] He was appointed ambassador by Jose Eduardo dos Santos in 2005.^[4] As of 2011, Neto vacated this position having had a "farewell meeting" with Baleka Mbete (chairman of the ANC) in which he talked about the good and long standing relationship between Angola and South Africa.^[1] As of 2012, Neto is the current Angolan ambassador to the United Kingdom and Ireland.^{[1] [5]}

• In 1984 President Jose Eduardo dos Santos appointed Miguel Gaspar Neto as Angola's Ambassador to Zaire.
• Miguel Neto was Angola's second Ambassador to Zaire since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1978.

Notes and References

1. Agência Angola Press "Ambassador considers relations with South Africa excellent " (9 January 2011) - (Retrieved: 4 July 2012)
2. Republic of Angola "Embassy of Angola in the United Kingdom", Diplomatic Mission (Retrieved : 4 July 2012)
3. Web site: 2007. Angola: President Dos Santos Congratulates Jacob Zuma On Election. Angola Press Agency via allAfrica. 2007-12-24.
4. [AllAfrica.com]
5. Agência Angola Press (Angola Press Agency) : "British government wants civic, fair polls in Angola" (London : 5/23/12) - (Retrieved : 4 July 2012)