Luanda – Angola and the United States of America (USA) Tuesday in Luanda analysed the state of bilateral cooperation in several areas.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Relations (Mirex), the two countries are experiencing a good period of exchange in their bilateral relations, which cover the various areas of political, diplomatic, economic, social and cultural life.
During the audience that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Teté António, granted to the US ambassador, Tulinabo S. Mushingo, the strategy to deepen other areas of cooperation was discussed, besides the exchange of visits, of the highest level, to take place during the current economic year.
The US ambassador to Angola took the opportunity to announce the forthcoming visit to Angola of Wendy Sherman, US Assistant Secretary of State and Molly Phee, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.
Angola is the third largest US trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa, mainly due to oil exports.
Trade between Angola and the United States of America reached around USD 1.4 billion by November 2019.
In 2019, imports from the US totalled USD 488 million, with chicken and various meats standing out, with a value of USD143 million, followed by the heavy machinery parts sector, with USD 59 million, aircraft engines and other products (about USD 33 million).
The remainder was used to import filters, parts, moulds, plastics and other products.
Promoting the country’s non-oil resources and attracting foreign direct investment are the main pillars that have guided cooperation within the framework of economic diplomacy advocated by the Angolan government.
Source: Angola Press News Agency