Luanda – Angola reiterated, this Friday, its interest in maintaining cooperation with France in the fields of agriculture, cattle-breeding, transformation of rural products, fisheries, tourism and energy.
The intention was expressed by the Angolan Head of State to journalists at the end of the meeting with the French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, who is on a 24-hour diplomatic visit to Angola.
João Lourenço underlined the fact that the two countries signed four cooperation instruments today in the presence of the two Heads of State.
The Angolan President said that in the field of energy, Angola is counting on France, too, for the energy transition to environmentally friendly sources.
“Angola made this bet some time ago”, said President João Lourenço, noting that for this end the country also has French know-how and the knowledge of private companies in the European country.
According to President João Lourenço, France and Angola have intensified cooperation in the fields of education and higher education, a partnership that the Angolan State has also expressed interest on keeping.
“President Macron, (…) have in Angola a partner on the African continent who will cooperate in all areas, including those of peace and security, not only on our continent, but also in the rest of the world”, expressed the Angolan Head of State.
On the occasion, João Lourenço highlighted the fact that Angola is building a school, named “42nd school”, with French inspiration.
As for the visit of the French President, the Angolan statesman considered it to be of high significance, as it allowed re-launching and strengthening existing ties of friendship and cooperation.
The two countries established diplomatic relations on February 17, 1976. The two countries also have cooperation ties in various domains.
Cooperation between the two countries saw new developments after the official visit of President João Lourenço to France, on May 28, 2018.
Within the framework of bilateral cooperation, more than 70 French companies operate in Angola. Oil exports from Angola to France are around US$400 million.
Source: Angola Press News Agency