President of the Republic receives students from Brown University and highlights Cape Verde as a model of cultural miscegenation

The President of the Republic of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves, received this Tuesday afternoon a delegation of 12 students and two professors from the prestigious Brown University in the United States, on a study visit to the archipelago. Among the visitors, two students and the professors are of Cape Verdean origin.

During the meeting, the President highlighted the country's historical and cultural richness, encouraging students to discover Cape Verde as a "case study" for the future of humanity, characterized by the miscegenation and symbiosis of cultures. Neves highlighted the resilience of the Cape Verdean people and the struggle for dignity, emphasizing the importance of the diaspora in the country's economic, intellectual and democratic development.

The President also recalled Cape Verde's long history of emigration, especially to the United States, even before independence, highlighting the role of the diaspora as a driving force for the country's progress. "Despite its young age, Cape Verdean democracy is today an example for the world," he said.

The delegation expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and enthusiasm for the opportunity to learn more about the country. One of the professors, a graduate in Vascular Surgery and born in Cape Verde, highlighted her continued connection with her homeland.

The students, who come from fields such as medicine, public health, human biology, politics, urban planning, arts and creative writing, began their experience in Cidade Velha and were enchanted by the local history and culture. They have already visited the Amílcar Cabral Foundation, where they met with former President Pedro Pires, as well as the offices of UNICEF and the Santiago Polyclinic. In the coming days, they will visit the Santa Rita Norte Hospital in Assomada, and will end their journey at the Agostinho Neto Central Hospital.