Overview
- President Droupadi Murmu held delegation-level talks with President João Lourenço after a ceremonial welcome in Luanda.
- India and Angola exchanged MoUs on cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources, and on consular matters.
- Murmu underscored Angola’s role in India’s energy security as Indian oil and gas companies seek long-term purchase contracts and upstream/refinery investments.
- Both sides outlined plans to diversify ties into critical minerals, diamond processing, infrastructure, health, agriculture, digital technologies and capacity building, with India welcoming Angola’s entry into the IBCA and GBA.
- Murmu is slated to address the Angolan Parliament and attend the 50th independence anniversary on November 11 before traveling to Botswana for the second leg of the Africa tour, as work continues to operationalize a $200 million defence Line of Credit.