TFP Bureau, Luanda/New Delhi, November 9, 2025: President Droupadi Murmu began her State Visit to Angola on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Indian Head of State to the southern African nation. She arrived in Luanda on November 8, accompanied by Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Railways V. Somanna and Members of Parliament Parbhubhai Vasava and D.K. Aruna. She was received at the Luanda International Airport by Angola’s Minister of External Relations, Tete Antonio.
President Murmu’s official engagements commenced today at the Presidential Palace, where she was accorded a ceremonial welcome and guard of honour by Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. The two leaders held a one-to-one meeting followed by delegation-level talks covering a wide spectrum of bilateral cooperation.
Highlighting the longstanding partnership between the two countries, President Murmu said India and Angola share “mutual trust, respect and a shared vision for the prosperity of our peoples.” She commended Angola’s developmental initiatives aimed at accelerating economic growth and improving the quality of life for its citizens.
The leaders noted the strong energy trade partnership, with Angola playing a key role in India’s energy security. They agreed on the need to diversify trade and investment into new sectors including technology, agriculture, health, defence, infrastructure, and people-to-people exchanges. Both sides also reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation within the framework of the India–Africa Forum Summit.
Two Memorandums of Understanding—one on cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources, and another on consular matters—were exchanged during the meeting. President Murmu welcomed Angola’s decision to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), initiatives led by India to promote wildlife conservation and clean energy solutions.
Both Presidents delivered statements to the media following their discussions. President Lourenço later hosted a banquet lunch in honour of President Murmu at the Presidential Palace.
The visit is expected to further consolidate India’s strategic engagement in Africa and open new avenues for bilateral collaboration.
