The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Maria Manuela Lucas, said that the success of Africa's integration depends above all on the implementation of the free trade area, conflict resolution and political stability.

The head of Mozambican diplomacy was speaking at the fourth Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, on a panel that dealt with Africa's Role in World Politics.

Maria Manuela Lucas stressed that the integration of Africa will facilitate trade, mobility and the improvement of public policies, which will have an impact on growth in the education, health and security sectors, among others.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation is attending the event on behalf of the President of the Republic, Daniel Chapo. (RM)