Luanda – Angolan President João Lourenço discussed Friday issues of bilateral interest with his United Arab Emirates counterpart, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during a meeting held in Abu Dhabi.
The meeting held at the Presidential Palace was attended by the Angolan minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, and the ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Albino Malungo.
The information released Friday on the official Facebook page of the Presidency of the Republic of Angola did not add further details about the meeting.
Located in the Persian Gulf, the UAE is going through a transition period, after the death, this May 13, of the former President Khalifa Bin Zayed al Nahyan.
João Lourenço’s visit to the United Arab Emirates ends Saturday.
Development of bilateral relations
Angola and the United Arab Emirates signed a reciprocal investment protection agreement in 2019, the starting point for the new phase of the cooperation.
The two countries have ratified a Convention to avoid double taxation and tax evasion, which came into force in March 2020, focusing on economic cooperation with an emphasis on transport, agriculture and industry.
Source: Angola Press News Agency