Africa-Press – Angola. The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, this Tuesday expressed his conviction in strengthening bilateral cooperation between Angola and the United States of America (USA).
In a message addressed to his North American counterpart in the context of the US independence anniversary, the Angolan statesman said he was convinced that the two countries would develop prosperous relations with beneficial results for their economies and for the solidification of friendship.
“I take advantage of this important date to express the desire that the Republic of Angola and the United States of America continue on the current path of deepening bilateral relations, based on the recognition of their reciprocal interests and mutual respect”, reads the message.
The Angolan Head of State also highlights the trajectory of the USA which, since the Declaration of Independence 247 years ago, has become an economic, financial, scientific, technological and cultural reference, due to the genius of North American men and women who placed patriotism his knowledge at the service of building the Nation.
Angola and USA Relations
Angola and the United States of America established formal diplomatic relations in 1993.
Angola is the third largest US trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa, mainly due to oil exports. The two countries cooperate in various areas, with emphasis on trade, finance, energy, manufacturing, security, health and justice.
Trade between Angola and the United States of America reached, until November 2019, around US$1.4 billion.
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