Luanda – The remains of the former MP and journalist André Domingos Passy were buried this Thursday at "Alto das Cruzes" cemetery, in Luanda, during a ceremony attended by the speaker of National Assembly (Parliament), Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos.

According to funeral eulogy read by a representative of the National Assembly, the deceased had a multi-purpose personality, fully devoted to the preservation of national independence.

At 14 years of age he joined the People's Armed Forces for Liberation of Angola (FAPLA), having participated in the historic battle of Kifangondo region, outskirts of Luanda, thereby contributing to the proclamation of the national independence on 11 November 1975.

After being demobilised, he opted for the journalistic career, having joined the Angola Press Agency (ANGOP) in 1979, where he held various posts.

He was later elected as an MP of the People's Assembly in 1980, where he held the post of co-ordinator of Foreign Affairs Commission.

Among various missions abroad, highlight falls to the trip to the Republic of Cuba where he was part of a delegation of the People's Assembly entrusted with handing over an award from the Angolan Head of State to his Cuban counterpart, Fidel Castro.

He also joined a government delegation that led to the signing of Bicesse peace accords.

Born on 26 June, 1960 in Luanda, André Passy held a law degree from the Agostinho Neto University.

In addition to Parliament Speaker, the burial ceremony was also attended by MPs, government officials, journalists, family members and friends.