Geneva: Angola and Saudi Arabia are taking decisive steps to conclude a Bilateral Air Services Agreement, the Angolan Minister of Transport, Ricardo Viegas de Abreu, announced Wednesday in Geneva. The Minister, who was speaking on the sidelines of a ministerial round table as part of the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), noted a significant meeting with the Minister of Transport and Logistics of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the meeting is expected to open a direct connection between Luanda and Riyadh, marking a crucial advancement in air connectivity and positioning Angola as a 'logistics and transport hub' linking Africa to the world. The dialogue between the ministers confirmed a mutual desire to deepen cooperation in transport, logistics, and civil aviation sectors, aiming for a future memorandum that will enhance technical and institutional relations.
Ricardo de Abreu also emphasized the importance of Angola's participation in the ministerial round table 'Towards Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive Supply Chains and Trade Logistics,' which showcased Angola's vision for the future of global logistics chains. He argued that achieving resilience and sustainability requires African leadership, innovation, and modern infrastructure to connect people, goods, and opportunities.
He further stated that Angola possesses the necessary experience, ambition, and determination to play an active role in continental and global transformation. He stressed that Angola's voice is heard with conviction as the future of global logistics chains passes through Africa, with Angola poised to take a leading role in this transformation.
