PM Modi to hold delegation level talks with President of Angola today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold delegation level talks with President of Angola, Joao Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço in New Delhi today. Several agreements are expected to be signed between the two countries following the talks to boost bilateral cooperation in various fields.

President of Angola arrived in New Delhi yesterday on three-day State Visit to India. He was accorded a special welcome and received by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh at the airport. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including several Ministers, senior officials, business houses and media.

President Laurenco will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan this morning. He will hold discussions with President Droupadi Murmu who will host a banquet in honour of the visiting dignitary.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will call on



the President of Angola. A visit of the President of Angola to India is taking place after 38 years. The visit comes at a time when India and Angola are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.

Tomorrow, President Laurenco will participate in a business event in New Delhi, aimed at promoting investment and commercial linkages between the two countries. India and Angola enjoy warm and friendly relations built over the years. Bilateral relations of the two countries are underpinned by a vibrant energy partnership.

Bilateral trade between the two countries has been growing and reached over four billion dollars during 2023-2024. The Development Partnership, Capacity-Building Cooperation and Defence relationship have also been expanding. Both countries support each other’s candidature at various multilateral fora including in the United Nations.