Victor Saúde Maria

guinea-bissau, prime minister, foreign minister, paigc, diplomat

Born Jan 01, 1939

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Passed Away Oct 25, 1999 Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Lifespan 60 years old

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"Independence must be recognized by the nations of the world, but it is defended by the dignity of our people."

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First Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of independent Guinea-Bissau, veteran PAIGC diplomat.

Biographical Record

Victor Saúde Maria was a prominent Guinea-Bissau diplomat and politician who served as the first Minister of Foreign Affairs (1973–1982) and first Prime Minister (1982–1984) of independent Guinea-Bissau.

Representing the PAIGC at the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and non-aligned conferences, Saúde Maria was instrumental in securing international diplomatic recognition for Guinea-Bissau's declaration of independence in 1973.

He later founded the United Social Democratic Party (PUSD), continuing to advocate for parliamentary democracy and economic openness.

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Final Resting Place

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Bissau Municipal Cemetery
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

                         GPS: 11.8636, -15.5977                    

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