Africa-Press – Angola. President João Lourenço departed for Portugal on Thursday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of the European country’s authorities, with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation.
At 4 de Fevereiro International Airport, the head of state received farewell greetings from the vice president of the republic, Esperança da Costa, and other government officials.
On Friday, the first day of the visit, Lourenço will meet with the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, at Belém Palace and with the Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro.
The Angolan president will also meet with Portuguese business leaders and Angolan businesspeople to explore investment opportunities and deepen economic cooperation between the two countries.
The visit will continue with a courtesy visit to the Assembly of the Republic, where President Lourenço will meet with the president of the Portuguese parliament, José Aguiar Branco.
The day will conclude with an official dinner in honor of the Angolan president.
Saturday’s highlight will be a dialogue between the presidents of Angola and Portugal, moderated by a media professional.
This visit aims to strengthen the political, economic, and diplomatic ties between Angola and Portugal.
Angola/Portugal Cooperation
Cooperation relations between Angola and Portugal have experienced renewed momentum, with emphasis on sectors such as the economy, education, health, infrastructure, and tourism.
The new Strategic Cooperation Program (PEC) 2023–2027, valued at 550 million euros, represents an important milestone in this bilateral partnership.
In the economic field, agreements are being implemented to increase trade, attract investment, and carry out structural projects.
In education, collaboration includes teacher training, academic mobility, and developing educational programs. In health, cooperation focuses on training staff, sharing best practices, and strengthening health services.
Regarding infrastructure, agreements were signed for strategic sector projects such as roads, energy, and ports. There is also a dynamic effort to enhance tourism heritage and promote the exchange of experiences between the two countries.
The PEC provides credit lines to finance development projects in Angola and encourages closer ties with the private sector to foster joint initiatives. This cooperation is seen as a fundamental instrument for economic and social progress that strengthens the historical and cultural ties uniting Angola and Portugal.
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