EAM S. Jaishankar Welcomes Angolan President Lourenço, Optimistic About Strengthening India-Angola & India-Africa Ties

By A Staff Reporter

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço during his State Visit to India, highlighting the strong foundation of bilateral ties between the two countries. Sharing his appreciation for the warm sentiments expressed by President Lourenço towards India, Jaishankar emphasized the importance of the ongoing visit in furthering the strategic partnership between India and Angola.

Posting about the meeting, Jaishankar noted, "Honored to call-on President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola during his State Visit to India. Value his warm sentiments for India and guidance for taking forward our partnership." The meeting underscored both nations' shared aspirations for cooperation in sectors like trade, infrastructure, and energy.

Jaishankar expressed confidence that Lourenço’s discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the day would pave the way for expanding economic and diplomatic collaboration between India and Angola. "Confident that his talks with PM @narendramodi later today will chart new avenues of growth for India-Angola & India-Africa ties," Jaishankar added, indicating the visit’s potential to deepen India’s engagement with Africa, a key region for India’s foreign policy.