Africa-Press – Angola. Angolan President João Lourenço returned to the country on Wednesday afternoon after participating in the 13th World Summit of Governments held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
At the 4 de Fevereiro International Airport, the statesman received a welcome from the Vice-President of the Republic, Esperança da Costa.
On the sidelines of the Dubai event, the Head of State participated in the launch of the Global Investment Summit in Africa, the first edition of which Angola will host this year.
Speaking at the launch of the Global Summit on Investment in Africa, João Lourenço highlighted the structural reforms with a major economic and social impact underway in Angola, aimed at improving the business environment and attracting private investment.
On that occasion, João Lourenço highlighted that, since 2019, Angola has privatized more than 100 companies previously under public ownership, creating new business opportunities in strategic sectors such as energy, transport, finance, among others.
He also highlighted the simplification of administrative procedures through the creation of the Single Investment Window, as well as the modernization of the legal framework, with a view to ensuring greater transparency and protection for national and foreign investors.
The statesman also presented the main strategic sovereign assets that the country makes available to global investors, reiterating the Angolan Executive’s commitment to responsible, open governance oriented towards sustainable development.
Before the project launch, the Angolan Head of State and African Union (AU) Chairperson held bilateral meetings with the leader of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, and with the Prime Minister of Serbia, Duro Macut.
On the same day, President João Lourenço received in audience the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Shaikha Nasser Al Nuwais, recently elected to the position.
