Africa-Press – Angola. The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, arrived late Monday afternoon (morning in Angola) in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, to fulfill a few days of his agenda as Acting President of the African Union (AU).
The visit is part of the multilateral cooperation between Africa and Japan and will culminate in the co-chairmanship of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IX), which will take place starting Wednesday in the port city of Yokohama.
The meeting will be co-chaired by the Angolan statesman and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
A Strategic Platform for Africa
Launched in 1993 by the Japanese government, TICAD has established itself as one of the most important platforms for political dialogue and cooperation for African development.
The event takes place every three years and brings together African Heads of State and Government, business leaders, multilateral organizations and representatives of civil society, aiming to strengthen partnerships in areas such as infrastructure, industrialization, energy transition, health, education, technological innovation and peace and security.This ninth edition, held under the theme “Partnerships for a Sustainable and Resilient Africa,” is expected to see the signing of several memoranda of understanding, the strengthening of Japanese investment on the continent, and the mobilization of funds for structural projects that boost African economic growth.
Multilateral Participation
In addition to African Heads of State and Government, the meeting will be attended by representatives from the United Nations (UN), the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Union (AU), and several international financial institutions. The Japanese private sector will also have a strong presence, with emphasis on industrial conglomerates, technology companies, and investors interested in the African market.
Relevance for Angola
João Lourenço’s participation, as Acting President of the African Union, reinforces Angola’s diplomatic prominence on the continent.The Angolan Head of State is expected to emphasize the importance of regional integration, political stability, and economic diversification, advocating for greater balance in the relationship between Africa and its international partners.
The visit could also pave the way for bilateral agreements between Angola and Japan, particularly in the areas of energy, agriculture, fisheries, technical training, and industrialization.
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