President Draupadi Murmu visited Luanda (luanda) Reached. This is the first state visit of an Indian head of state to this African country. President on Sunday Murmu was welcomed by Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco at the Presidential Palace. During this, President Murmu was given a guard of honour.

During this, in his address, President Draupadi Murmu said that Angola plays an important role in India’s energy security. He said that India is a major buyer of Angola’s oil and gas. Our oil and gas companies are interested in entering into long-term purchase contracts with Angola.

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‘Interested in investing in refinery projects’

President Murmu In addition, Indian oil and gas companies are interested in investing in onshore and offshore upstream projects in Angola, it said. he said ,India is a leading petroleum refining country, and we are interested in investing in various refinery projects in Angola, President said ,Indian companies have also been able to discover important and rare earth minerals in Angola. This collaboration could pave the way for partnerships in areas like electric vehicles, semiconductor technology and AI,

President Murmu further said ,Made in India Vande Bharat high-speed trains are revolutionizing our rail sector, We can send such trains to Angola also, Youth population is high in both countries, It is essential that our youth acquire appropriate skills for the future. do,

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Angola’s Foreign Minister welcomed at the airport

Earlier, President Murmu was welcomed at the airport by Angola’s Foreign Minister Tete Antonio and Luanda Province Vice-Governor Jorge Miguenes. This is the first visit of an Indian head of state to Angola. This visit marks the completion of 40 years of diplomatic relations between India and Angola. The ceremonial welcome ceremony is taking place as part of the official visit of President Murmu to Angola, aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations between India and Angola and enhancing bilateral cooperation.

40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations

President Draupadi Murmu arrived in Luanda on Sunday as part of her state visit, which is an important step towards deepening relations between the two countries. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed his arrival in a post on social media, saying that both the countries are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.

President Droupadi Murmu was received by President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola at the Presidential Palace, Luanda, Angola. She was accorded a ceremonial welcome and guard of honor upon arrival. pic.twitter.com/u4E1N4LOUt

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It is written in the post ,President Draupadi Murmu reached Luanda, the capital of Angola. India and Angola are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. This visit will further strengthen India-Angola bilateral cooperation will do, The visit is historic as it is the first state visit by an Indian Head of State to Angola,