minister, João Bernardo de Miranda, who is attending the meeting in representation of the Head of State.
In the document, president Eduardo dos Santos states that there has to be a clear definition of the role of each organ in the AU structure.
He reminded that each state has necessarily a programme of government that is approved by the respective parliaments, adding that the AU must have its own minimum programme, harmonising it with other middle and long term plans.
"The minister can hold concert meetings every two or three years, in an alternating way and under the guidelines of the Union, so as to avoid more than two meetings per year", he explained.
President José Eduardo dos Santos foresees that in relieving a little the structures of the AU Commission, funds from this organ can also be released to aid poorer states.
The Angolan statesman also suggests the establishment of an African Union Solidarity Fund, designed to aid poorer countries.
This fund should get contributions from minerals (gas and oil) exporting countries, as long as they have the necessary financial income surplus from its transactions, within a specific time limit.
On the other hand, he underlines the need for the negotiation on the participation of foreign firms operating in Africa, with a percentage to be defined for their annual net income, should it go beyond Usd 200 million.
At external level, he is of the opinion that the Union participates at all negotiations and global processes, namely at concert meetings for the outlining of strategies to fight against terrorism, United Nations reforms, G8 meetings, matters relating to environment and global security, among others.
To this effect, reads president Eduardo Dos Santos` message, the African Union president and its commission chairperson need a clear and global mandate. Source: Angop