Africa-Press – Angola. Trade exchanges between Angola and Indonesia recorded a significant increase from 634 million US dollars, in 2021, to USD 1.2 billion (1 USD worth Kz 827), in 2022, as a result of the reinforcement of bilateral cooperation registered in the last years.
The fact was revealed recently in Windhoek, by the Indonesian ambassador to Namibia also accredited in Angola, Wisnu Pratignyo, during the inauguration ceremony of the first honorary consul of this Asian country in Angola, Vicente Inácio.
Quoted in a press release, sent this Monday, diplomat Wisnu Pratignyo acknowledged that there are friendly and productive relations between the two countries, a cooperation that has been reinforced by a series of high-level visits carried out in recent years, notably for the visit of the Angolan diplomatic corps to Indonesia in 2016.
Regarding the inauguration of Indonesia’s first honorary consul in Angola, the ambassador said he hoped that Vicente Inácio would support the Embassy in promoting bilateral relations.
He clarified that the appointment of the honorary consul results from the tangible implementation of the first political consultation between Indonesia and Angola, held virtually on October 7, 2021.
In turn, Indonesia’s first honorary consul in Angola, Vicente Inácio, said that Indonesia and Angola share interests in the economy, agriculture, oil and gas.
According to Vicente Inácio, the work with the Indonesian embassy could contribute to strengthening and expanding bilateral relations, including raising awareness among the people of both countries.
Still regarding this act, the special advisor to the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Acep Somantri, stated that the honorary consul represents the extension of his country’s embassy in Windhoek, with a view to supporting the diplomatic mission in Angola.
“The appointment of honorary consuls in Africa reflects the Government of Indonesia’s tireless commitment to strengthening relations with African countries, supporting economic diplomacy and the protection of Indonesian citizens”, he reinforced.
Therefore, Acep Somantri reiterated the commitment of the Government and the Indonesian diplomatic mission to support and work together with the honorary consul.
Currently, Indonesia has 109 honorary consuls working in 89 countries, 30 of which in Africa.
The inauguration ceremony of Indonesia’s first honorary consul in Angola, Vicente Inácio, who will perform his duties for a period of five years (2023/2028), took place at the Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek, an act that was witnessed by Angolan ambassador accredited in Namibia, Jovelina Imperial, employees of the Indonesian Embassy, among other individuals.
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