Antony J. Blinken, the Secretary of State of the United States, commended Angola’s recent accession to the Artemis Accords, making it the third African nation to do so, promoting peaceful space utilization. He underscored the potential advantages, including the ability to address droughts and enhance water management practices.
Furthermore, Blinken unveiled Angola’s involvement in the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) initiative, designed to enhance food production across Africa. This initiative centers on fortifying agricultural resilience through the dissemination of superior seeds and comprehensive soil mapping strategies.
Highlighting the significance of knowledge exchange, Blinken emphasized that successful partnerships, such as the one with Angola, are built on mutual comprehension. The Luanda Science Center, where Blinken delivered his remarks, serves as a symbolic nexus for collaborative endeavors in both space exploration and agricultural advancement.
