The President of the Government received today the Commander of the Azores Military Zone at an audience, where he stressed the support of Armed Forces to the Azorean populations in the context of Civil Protection actions.
"I would like to stress the importance of the contribution of the three branches of the Armed Forces, especially in the situations of greater distress and difficulty that, sometimes hit our Region," stated Vasco Cordeiro. The President of the Government spoke after the meeting with Brigadier-General José António de Figueiredo Feliciano.
Speaking to journalists, Vasco Cordeiro stressed that the Government considers this contribution as very important and valuable, a recognition that is also extended to Azorean citizens as they are aware of the importance of the presence of Armed Forces in the archipelago.