Key Outcomes: President of Angola’s State Visit to India

The recent state visit of Angola’s President to India marked a historic milestone, strengthening ties between the two nations across various sectors. Here’s a summary of the major outcomes from this significant visit:

1. MoUs and Agreements Signed:

• Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine:
  An MoU was signed between India and Angola to foster cooperation in Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine, paving the way for knowledge sharing and joint initiatives in health.
• Agriculture Cooperation:
  Both countries formalized their partnership in agriculture, aiming to enhance food security, research collaboration, and best practices in farming.
• Cultural Exchange Program (2025–2029):
  A cooperation program was signed to deepen cultural ties over the next five years, promoting mutual understanding through arts, heritage, and people-to-people exchanges.

2. Angola Joins the International Solar Alliance (ISA):
Angola became the 123rd member of the ISA by signing the Framework Agreement, underlining its commitment to renewable energy and sustainable growth.

3. $200 Million Defence Credit Line:
India approved Angola’s request for a $200 million Line of Credit to support defence procurement. This move will help Angola modernize its armed forces and expand bilateral defence ties.

Highlights from the Bilateral Address:

Welcoming President João Lourenço and his delegation, Indian leadership expressed deep appreciation for this historic visit—the first by an Angolan head of state in 38 years. Both countries are celebrating 40 years of diplomatic relations, built on solidarity and shared history.

India reiterated its support for Angola’s development, focusing on sectors like energy, defence, digital public infrastructure, space technology, healthcare, and critical minerals. Cooperation on training and capacity building was also emphasized, particularly for Angola’s armed forces.

India celebrated Angola’s enthusiasm for yoga, Bollywood, and Indian culture, announcing a new Youth Exchange Program to strengthen people-to-people bonds.

Additionally, India welcomed Angola’s entry into the ISA and invited it to join other global initiatives like the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Big Cat Alliance, and the Global Biofuels Alliance.

The nations stood united against terrorism, with India thanking Angola for its support in condemning the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

Stronger Africa-India Partnership:

India highlighted its growing collaboration with African nations:

• Bilateral trade has surged to nearly $100 billion.
• India has launched its first-ever naval maritime exercise with Africa.
• 17 new embassies and 8 vocational training centers have been opened across Africa.
• Over $12 billion in Lines of Credit and $700 million in grants have been provided.
• India is actively partnering with 5 African nations on digital public infrastructure.

Both India and the African Union continue to be strong pillars of the Global South, committed to shared progress and development.