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Angolan President Joao Lourenco received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, attended by President Murmu and PM Modi. His visit strengthens bilateral ties as India and Angola celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations. Key agreements on agriculture and cultural cooperation are expected during the trip. Angola, set to chair the African Union in 2025, continues to deepen engagement with India.

Key Points: Angolan President Joao Lourenco Honored at Rashtrapati Bhavan Ceremony

  • Lourenco arrives with high-level delegation for state visit
  • India-Angola mark 40 years of diplomatic relations
  • MoUs on agriculture and culture expected
  • Angola chairs African Union in 2025
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Angolan President Joao Manuel Lourenco receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi welcome Angola's Joao Lourenco in New Delhi, marking 40 years of diplomatic ties.

"Warm welcome to President Mr. Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco of Angola as he lands in New Delhi on a State Visit. – Randhir Jaiswal, MEA"

New Delhi, May 3

President of Angola, Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco on Saturday received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and others were also present.

A day earlier, Lourenco arrived in New Delhi on a State Visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation.

He was accorded a special welcome at the airport by Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh.

Sharing a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote, "Warm welcome to President Mr. Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco of Angola as he lands in New Delhi on a State Visit. President is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including several Ministers, senior officials and business houses."

"On arrival, President was accorded a special welcome and received by MoS @KVSinghMPGonda at the airport," the post added.

Several MoUs are expected to be signed in the fields of traditional medicine, agriculture, and cultural cooperation during Lourenco visit.

In October 2015, the Vice President of Angola, Manuel Vicente, visited India to participate in the 3rd India-Africa Summit, during which he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his visit to Johannesburg to attend the BRICS Summit, Angolan President Lourenco met PM Modi on July 26, 2018.

India established formal diplomatic relations with Angola in 1985. Since then, it has maintained robust ties with the country. This year marks the 40th anniversary of these relations.

Angola is the Chair of the African Union for the year 2025.

EAM Jaishankar and Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio met in Kampala on January 18, 2024, on the sidelines of the NAM Ministerial meeting.

Mos VK Singh visited Luanda on July 15, 2015, as the PM's special envoy to personally hand over an invitation for the IAFS III. During the visit, he called on Vice President Manuel Vicente.

There have been regular political exchanges between India and Angola, including several visits by their dignitaries such as the Agriculture Minister, Finance Minister, Health Minister etc.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Great to see India strengthening ties with African nations! Angola is an important partner in the continent. Hope this visit brings more economic opportunities for both countries. 🇮🇳🤝🇦🇴
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Priya M.
The ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan looked magnificent! Our cultural diplomacy is truly world-class. Wishing success for the MoUs being signed, especially in traditional medicine - our Ayurveda can benefit many African nations.
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Amit S.
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope we're also getting concrete benefits from these visits. Angola has oil and diamonds - we should negotiate better trade terms. Our government must ensure these relationships benefit common Indians too.
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Sunita R.
So proud to see India's growing global influence! 40 years of diplomatic relations is a big milestone. The cultural cooperation MoU is particularly exciting - our films and music have so much potential in Africa. #SoftPower
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Vikram J.
Good move focusing on agriculture cooperation. India has excellent farming techniques that can help Angola, while we can learn from their experience in tropical crops. Win-win situation for both countries!
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Neha P.
The pictures from the welcome ceremony were beautiful! It's heartwarming to see such warm hospitality extended to African leaders. Hope this leads to more student exchanges - Angolan students coming to study in India would be wonderful!

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