Moscow:Angola and Russia have signed two memoranda of understanding aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in science, technology, innovation, and higher education. The signing took place on Thursday during the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, held as part of the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the legal instruments were signed in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Representing Angola at the forum was Minister of State and Chief of the Civil Office to the President of the Republic, Dionísio da Fonseca, who led the delegation on behalf of President João Lourenço.
The first memorandum establishes a cooperative framework between the Angolan Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation and the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. This agreement aims to promote knowledge exchange, joint scientific research, and the development of institutional capacities in both countries.
The second memorandum focuses on enhancing cooperation in higher education, fostering academic and scientific exchanges, training professionals, and sharing experiences between institutions in Angola and Russia. Domingos Vieira Lopes, Secretary of State for International Cooperation and Angolan Communities Abroad, signed on behalf of Angola, while Konstantin Miguilevsky, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education, represented Russia.
This development marks a significant step toward deepening bilateral relations, with particular emphasis on professional training, economic diversification, and scientific and technological progress between Angola and Russia.
On the sidelines of the forum, Minister of State Dionísio da Fonseca met with the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo. The meeting reaffirmed the friendly relations and dialogue between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Angola's participation in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit is seen as an opportunity to strengthen strategic partnerships, explore new cooperation areas, and support initiatives that promote economic, scientific, and social development.
During the opening of the forum, President Vladimir Putin emphasized Africa's strategic importance and advocated for partnerships with African nations based on mutual respect and joint development, highlighting the significance of economic cooperation, investment, and the transfer of knowledge and technology for sustainable development.
