President of India holds bilateral meeting with President of Angola

By Parveen Kumar on November 9, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

President Droupadi Murmu of India and President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola speaking at a podium during a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Luanda. — The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu addressing the Joint Press Statement with the President of Angola, Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço at the Presidential Palace, Luanda, in Angola on November 09, 2025.

PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN INDIA AND ANGOLA IS BUILT ON MUTUAL TRUST, RESPECT AND A SHARED VISION FOR THE PROSPERITY OF OUR PEOPLES: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU

NEED TO CONTINUE WORKING TOGETHER TO DEEPEN COOPERATION IN VARIOUS BILATERAL AREAS, AS WELL AS UNDER BROADER FRAMEWORK OF INDIA–AFRICA FORUM SUMMIT: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU

NOV 9, 2025

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, reached Luanda, Angola, last evening (November 8, 2025), on the first leg of her State Visit to Angola and Botswana. This is the first visit by an Indian President to Angola. The President is accompanied by Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Railways, Shri V. Somanna and Members of Parliament, Shri Parbhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava and Smt D. K. Aruna, on this State visit. On her arrival at the Luanda International Airport, the President was received by the Minister of External Relations of Angola, Mr. Tete Antonio.

Today (November 9, 2025), the President commenced her engagements at the Presidential Palace, Luanda. President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola warmly received President Murmu. She was accorded a ceremonial welcome and guard of honour. During one-to-one meeting and delegation-level talks, the two leaders discussed wide-ranging issues of bilateral relations.

President Droupadi Murmu of India and President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola shake hands at the Presidential Palace during a ceremonial welcome.

The President said that the partnership between India and Angola is built on mutual trust, respect and a shared vision for the prosperity of our peoples. She expressed happiness over Angola’s developmental efforts aimed at ensuring the progress and prosperity of its people.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço stand side by side during a ceremonial welcome, with military personnel in attendance.

The President noted the thriving energy trade partnership between the two countries, and said that Angola plays an important role in India’s energy security. The two leaders agreed to further diversify trade and investment ties in new and emerging areas, including technology, agriculture, health, defence, infrastructure, and people-to-people exchanges. They also agreed to continue working together to deepen cooperation in various bilateral areas as well as under the broader framework of the India–Africa Forum Summit.

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, walks along a red carpet during a ceremonial welcome in Angola, accompanied by President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and military personnel in formal attire.

MoUs, on cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources, and on cooperation in consular matters were exchanged on the occasion.

The President welcomed Angola’s decision to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA).

Meeting between President Droupadi Murmu of India and President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola at the Presidential Palace in Luanda, with delegations from both countries present.

Both Presidents issued statements before the press. (Text of press statement by President Droupadi Murmu is attached).

Later, President of Angola João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço hosted a Banquet Lunch in honour of President Droupadi Murmu at the Presidential Palace, Luanda.