Keyword: "Angola"

Fernando Piedade dos Santos, former President of the National Assembly and former Vice President of Angola, passed away on December 18 at the age of 75.

Vietnam was the second country in the world to establish diplomatic relations with Angola, just one day after the African nation declared independence. Since then, the two nations have nurtured a traditional friendship through Party, Government, parliamentary and people-to-people channels, and have supported each other at multilateral forums, including the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement.

The ambassador underscored that the bilateral relations are ready to enter a new phase of accelerated growth. During President Cuong’s visit, the sides issued a Vietnam–Angola Joint Declaration, outlining shared strategic visions and concrete cooperation objectives.

A research, survey, and thematic exchange programme for leaders and managers of the People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) for 2025 was launched in Hanoi on September 5.

Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.

At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.

The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.

President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.

State President Luong Cuong held talks with Angolan President, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, in Luanda on August 7 morning (local time), right after an official welcome ceremony held for the Vietnamese leader.

Vietnam and Angola celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (November 12, 1975–2025) with a ceremony held in Luanda on August 7 (local time).

President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.

President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.

Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.

Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and his spouse chaired an official welcome ceremony for visiting Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and his spouse at the Presidential Palace in Luanda at noon on August 7 (local time), with the highest protocol for a head of state.

At the invitation of Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and his spouse, State President Luong Cuong and his spouse, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, will pay a state visit to the Republic of Angola from August 6 to 9. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation and open a new chapter in relations between the two countries.

The visit is an occasion for the two sides to discuss orientations and measures for elevating their ties to a new level in a more substantive, effective, and sustainable manner, thereby meeting each country’s development and international integration demand in the new context.

While bilateral relations have remained cordial, economic cooperation is still limited, with few major Vietnamese projects in Angola. Both sides are determined to change this, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Angola Duong Chinh Chuc.

President Luong Cuong's state visit to Angola from August 6-9 is expected to serve as a platform for the two nations’ leaders to assess their cooperation over recent years and chart a new course for the future.

The upcoming visit by Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong offers a vital chance for the two sides to expand cooperation into areas such as mining, oil, and especially agriculture.

The visits are political and diplomatic events of special significance as they reflect the commitment to making breakthroughs, elevating relations, reinforcing political trust, and further intensifying Vietnam's traditional friendship with the two African countries.