New Delhi, October 2025 — In a bid to deepen India-Angola cooperation, the Indian Economic Trade Organisation (IETO) met with H.E. Abel Mavungo, Minister Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Angola. The engagement came at a pivotal time, as Angola prepares to assume the Chairmanship of the African Union, and with the Hon’ble President of India’s visit to Angola expected soon—marking a new chapter in India–Africa relations.
During President Joao Lourenco’s inaugural State visit to India, the Indian President extended congratulations to Angola on its leadership role as Chair of the African Union, highlighting India’s endorsement of Africa’s amplified presence on global platforms such as the G20.
Both leaders emphasized on shared commitment to peace, security, and development, expressing unified condemnation of terrorism, with Angola affirming its support in the aftermath of the recent attack in Jammu & Kashmir.
Angola’s strategic position in southern Africa, coupled with its resource-rich economy and youthful demographic, presents a wide spectrum of possibilities for Indian businesses.
As one of Africa’s leading oil producers, Angola offers significant opportunities for Indian energy companies with expertise in exploration, refining, and renewable energy to collaborate in advancing the country’s diversification and sustainability goals.
Beyond hydrocarbons, Angola’s mining sector—abundant in diamonds, copper, and gold—creates scope for partnerships in extraction, processing, and value addition. Likewise, the government’s focus on agricultural modernization and food security opens new avenues for Indian firms in agri-technology, irrigation systems, and food processing industries.
With Angola’s youthful population and growing infrastructure network of transport, industrial, and urban projects, Indian firms in engineering, construction, and logistics can find a strong potential for collaboration.
Building on this momentum, IETO has announced a business delegation to Angola in the first quarter of 2026, focused on creating joint ventures and establishing sustainable, long-term partnerships across key economic sectors.
The meeting reaffirmed Angola’s growing role as a gateway to southern Africa and a strategic partner in India’s engagement with the broader African continent. This evolving partnership is expected to drive mutual growth, technological collaboration, and inclusive development in the years ahead.
