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PM Modi welcomed Angolan President Joao Lourenco at Hyderabad House for crucial bilateral discussions. The meeting aimed to strengthen India-Angola ties and broader Africa relations. Lourenco was honored with a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan and paid respects at Rajghat. The visit highlights India's growing diplomatic engagement with African nations.

Key Points: PM Modi Meets Angolan President Lourenco to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

  • PM Modi and Angolan President discuss deepening India-Africa ties
  • EAM Jaishankar highlights Angola's strategic partnership
  • Lourenco receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
  • Angolan leader pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
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PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Angolan President Lourenco at Hyderabad House

PM Modi holds talks with Angolan President Joao Lourenco at Hyderabad House to boost India-Africa cooperation and bilateral relations.

"Fostering India-Angola special relationship. PM @narendramodi warmly received President Mr. Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco of Angola at Hyderabad House ahead of their bilateral talks. – MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, May 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met President of Angola, Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco, at Hyderabad House.

PM Modi, along with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, also held a bilateral meeting with President Lourenco at Hyderabad House.

Sharing a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote, "Fostering India-Angola special relationship. PM @narendramodi warmly received President Mr. Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco of Angola at Hyderabad House ahead of their bilateral talks."

https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/1918567663850406016

Earlier, EAM Jaishankar had also met with Angolan President during his State Visit to India. He further said that the meeting between PM Modi and Angolan President is expected to strengthen cooperation not just between India and Angola, but also boost India-Africa relations.

Sharing a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Honored to call-on President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco of Angola during his State Visit to India. Value his warm sentiments for India and guidance for taking forward our partnership. Confident that his talks with PM @narendramodi later today will chart new avenues of growth for India-Angola & India-Africa ties."

Lourenco, earlier in the day, received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar and others were also present.

In a post on X, Jaiswal wrote, "A special welcome for a Global South partner. President of Angola Mr. Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco was given a 21 gun salute and Guard of Honour as he arrived at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Warmly received by President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn & PM @narendramodi.

Lourenco also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat by laying a wreath at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial. The Angolan President also signed the visitors' book after laying a wreath, paying homage at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial.

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.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Great to see India strengthening ties with African nations! Angola is an important partner for us in the Global South. PM Modi's diplomatic outreach is commendable. 🇮🇳🤝🇦🇴
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Priya M.
The ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan looked so grand! These state visits really showcase India's growing soft power. Also nice to see President Lourenco paying respects at Rajghat - shows mutual respect between our cultures.
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Amit S.
While these diplomatic meetings are important, I hope we see concrete outcomes in terms of trade agreements and investment opportunities. Angola has rich mineral resources - can we get better access for Indian companies?
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Sunita R.
Africa is the future! We should focus more on building people-to-people connections along with government-level ties. Maybe start more student exchange programs and cultural festivals with countries like Angola.
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Vikram J.
The 21-gun salute tradition always gives me goosebumps! Shows how seriously we take our international relationships. Hope this visit leads to more cooperation in energy sector - Angola is oil-rich and we need energy security.
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Neha P.
I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, but wish there was more media coverage about what exactly was discussed. These meetings often feel like photo ops without clear takeaways for common citizens. Transparency would build more public support for such engagements.

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