United Arab Emirate (UAE) President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Republic of Angola, João Manuel Lourenço, have committed to strengthening bilateral relations to serve shared development.

The two leaders met yesterday in Luanda as part of a state visit by the UAE President to Angola. Lourenço welcomed His Highness, expressing his appreciation for His Highness’ visit and noting its significant impact on relations between the two countries.

For his part, Mohamed bin Zayed, congratulated Angolan president and people on the 50th anniversary of their country’s independence, while wishing them further progress and prosperity.

The two parties discussed progress in bilateral relations, as well as joint efforts to leverage all opportunities to strengthen ties, particularly in the fields of energy, technology, agriculture, food security, and logistics, among others.
 
Mohamed bin Zayed stated that relations between the UAE and Angola continue to grow, especially in investment and development-related areas. He affirmed the UAE’s keenness to further grow the existing relations, especially in supporting both countries’ aspirations for development. His Highness also underlined the UAE’s commitment to working with Angola to encourage investment in future-focused sectors, stemming from its determination to build effective partnerships that achieve growth and prosperity for all.

The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest and emphasised the importance of working concertedly towards global stability in the interest of all.

According to the UAE leader, the both countries are bound by their shared vision of sustainable development, growth, and prosperity, affirming that the UAE aims to cooperate further with Angola in this regard based on its longstanding efforts to foster effective partnerships as a key pathway towards stimulating development and prosperity.

He expressed confidence that Angola’s current presidency of the African Union will have a significant impact in serving peace and reconciliation throughout the continent, commending the role of Lourenço in this regard.

His Highness added that the UAE is committed to building strategic partnerships with African countries while supporting all efforts to enhance development and stability in the region for the benefit of all its peoples.

On his part, Lourenço commended UAE president’s visit to Angola as historic, stating that the UAE and Angola share a longstanding friendship that has delivered positive outcomes for both countries. He added that the two nations continue to witness growth in ties, remarking that Emirati companies have a strong history of engagement in Angola and have contributed to supporting its economy.
 
He added that the agreements and memoranda of understanding announced during the visit will bolster cooperation in the fields of renewable energy, logistics, agriculture, and other sectors while also benefitting the Angolan economy and creating opportunities for youths.

Other members of the delegation included; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Deputy Chairman, Presidential Court for Special Affairs, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Adviser to the UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan and a number of senior officials.

Attending the talks from the Angolan side were several ministers and senior officials.