Africa-Press – Angola. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, received this Friday (6), in Luanda, the ambassador of the Democratic and People’s Republic of Algeria, Mounir Bourouba, accredited in Angola.
According to a note, the meeting served for the two entities to address issues related to the strengthening of bilateral relations between Angola and Algeria, with a focus on sectors of common interest.
The two interlocutors analyzed, among other issues, the increase in bilateral cooperation in the political-diplomatic, economic and commercial domains.
Ambassador Mounir Bourouba reiterated his country’s interest in boosting cooperation mechanisms with Angola, having expressed full willingness to promote the exchange of experiences and intensify sectoral partnerships.In this regard, Minister Téte António referred to the Angolan government’s commitment to diversifying economic relations with strategic partners on the African continent, and encouraged the Algerian side to explore new investment opportunities in the Angolan market. The two diplomats also shared information about the 17th US-Africa Summit, which will take place this year in Luanda, and the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair, which will take place in September in Algeria. The friendly and cooperative relations between Angola and Algeria began during the national liberation struggle against colonial occupation. Algeria played a leading and unquestionable role, particularly in the numerous solidarity actions and political, diplomatic and military support provided to the Angolans, which culminated in the proclamation of Angola’s National Independence on 11 November 1975.In the post-independence period, Algeria’s support was crucial for the training of the first Angolan staff, particularly in the oil sector.
As part of the consolidation of bilateral cooperation, the two States formally established political and diplomatic relations with the installation of Embassies in their respective countries, and proceeded to sign the General Agreement on Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation on 15 April 1983 in Luanda.
Based on this instrument, it was possible to initiate cooperation in several areas, with specific agreements having already been signed, namely in the sectors of Culture, Trade, Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, and Economic Planning.
These legal instruments have enabled the conclusion of other sectoral agreements, and negotiations are currently underway for more draft agreements which, when concluded, will introduce a new dynamic to the process of developing areas of mutual interest, essential for deepening the general lines of cooperation between the two countries.
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