The President of the Portuguese Parliament says that despite some adversities the country's industrialization process is showing signs of hope.

Esperança Bias points to the arrival, last January in the country, of the floating platform for gas exploration in the Rovuma Basin, as one of the indicators.

Speaking at the opening of the fifth ordinary session of parliament the president of the legislative body said that the investments will put the country in a reference for businessmen.

In her speech, the President of the Portuguese Parliament challenged the government to continue to implement fiscal policies that facilitate the growth of small and medium-sized companies.

Hope Bias welcomed the central bank's decision to keep the policy interest rate at 13.25%.

The President of the Assembly of the Republic also referred to peace issues, stressing the need for unity and vigilance in the fight against kidnappers and other types of crimes.