Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco on 4-day State Visit to India | Firstpost Africa

May 07, 2025, 10:38 AM ISTFirstpost Africa by Alyson le Grange

Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco on 4-day State Visit to India | Firstpost Africa | N18G

Angolan President João Lourenço’s four-day state visit to India marks a historic moment—his first and the first by an Angolan leader in nearly 40 years. As India and Angola celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties, both nations are looking to expand cooperation in energy, trade, defense, and education. Angola’s vast oil reserves and strategic role in the African Union position it as a key partner in India’s Africa outreach. This report explores the significance of the visit, major agreements signed, and how the growing partnership fits into New Delhi’s global and regional strategy.

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