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Angolan President Joao Lourenço Begins Four-Day State Visit to India

Marking 40 years of diplomatic ties, the visit includes high-level talks, MoU signings, and a focus on economic and cultural cooperation.

Angolan President arrives in India for first time since 1986 (Photo: @MEAIndia)
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Overview

  • President Joao Lourenço of Angola arrived in New Delhi on May 1 for his first bilateral State Visit to India in 38 years.
  • The visit commemorates 40 years of diplomatic relations between India and Angola, established in 1985.
  • Scheduled meetings on May 3 include discussions with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside delegation-level talks.
  • Multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed, covering areas such as traditional medicine, agriculture, and cultural cooperation.
  • A business event on May 4 aims to enhance trade and investment, building on bilateral trade that reached $4.19 billion in 2023–24.