Luanda: Angolan businessman Ant³nio Henriques da Silva on Monday emphasized the opening of mutual interest between the United States and Africa, particularly noting the increase in summit participants.
According to Angola Press News Agency, da Silva highlighted Angola's recognized potential, pointing to the Lobito corridor, various infrastructures, and the country's natural resources as key assets. He expressed optimism that the summit would boost the economy and promote regional integration, anticipating a heightened interest from US investors in the region.
Florie Liser, CEO of the Council on Africa and co-organizer of the event with Angola, stated that conditions are set for the summit to be an effective platform for business promotion, experience exchanges, and the development of sustainable partnerships. Liser noted the participation of federal government members, White House representatives, and US entrepreneurs as indicative of significant US interest in Africa.
Jer³nimo Pongolola, executive administrator of the Private Investment Agency and Promotion of Exports (Aipex), encouraged Angolan entrepreneurs to leverage the summit to promote investment opportunities in sectors such as energy, tourism, agriculture, infrastructure, and innovation.
The summit includes plenary sessions, themed panels, and networking spaces, which are expected to foster new business and industrial alliances between the United States and the African private sector. This initiative aligns with Angola's efforts to diversify its economy and attract direct investment, with the US-Africa Summit in Luanda serving as a showcase of the continent's economic ambitions and a bridge for new international trade opportunities.
