Tel Aviv:Angolan officials and diplomats gathered in Israel this week to celebrate the 51st anniversary of Angola's national independence. The event was an opportunity to emphasize decades of bilateral relations and ongoing economic reforms.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the celebration was hosted by the Angolan Embassy and included government representatives, members of the diplomatic corps, academics, and the local Angolan community.
During the event, Angolan ambassador Nelson Cosme spoke about the historical significance of the country's independence, declared in Luanda on November 11, 1975, by Agostinho Neto. He also noted the over two decades of peace achieved since 2002. Cosme underlined Angola's commitment to economic diversification with priorities in infrastructure modernization, improving living standards, and encouraging private investment, industrialization, and job creation.
The ambassador also highlighted more than thirty years of cooperation between Angola and Israel, advocating for strengthened bilateral ties focused on productive investments, technology transfer, and workforce training. Additionally, he promoted Angola's tourism sector, inviting foreign investors to explore the nation's natural and cultural heritage.
