The Minister of External Relations is a cabinet level position in the Republic of Angola (formerly the People's Republic of Angola). It has been filled by João Bernardo de Miranda since January 1999. It was formerly filled by, among others, Afonso Van-Dunem MBinda (1985-1988) and Pedro de Castro van Dúnem (1989-1992), Venâncio da Silva Moura (1992-1999). A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch. ... João Bernardo de Miranda (born 1951) is an Angolan politician. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... Venancio da Silva Moura (1934(?) – March 6, 1999) was the foreign minister of Angola from 1992 until a government reshuffle in January 1999 shortly before his death. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...