India and Angola on Sunday, November 9, exchanged multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to strengthen bilateral ties on subjects like fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources during the first day of President Droupadi Murmu’s official engagements in the African country.
1 / 8India and Angola on Sunday signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in areas like fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources. The agreements were signed during President Droupadi Murmu’s ongoing four-day state visit to Angola — the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the African nation, according to a PTI report. Here are the key highlights from the first day of President Murmu’s visit: (Image: PTI)
2 / 8Historic Presidential Visit | President Droupadi Murmu is on a state visit to Angola from November 8–11, marking the first visit by an Indian President to the country. She was received at the Presidential Palace in Luanda with a 21-gun salute and a ceremonial guard of honour by Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. (Image: PTI)
3 / 8Strengthening Diplomatic Ties | During delegation-level talks, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral ties. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, and energy, while also exploring new areas such as technology, agriculture, health, and defence. (Image: President Murmu/X)
4 / 8Key MoUs Exchanged | India and Angola exchanged MoUs on cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture, and marine resources, as well as on consular matters. These agreements aim to promote sustainable development and enhance institutional collaboration between the two nations. (Image: President Murmu/X)
5 / 8Focus on Energy Partnership | President Murmu highlighted Angola’s significant role in India’s energy security, describing the energy trade partnership between the two countries as “thriving.” Both leaders agreed to further diversify trade in emerging sectors to ensure long-term growth. (Image: President Murmu/X)
6 / 8Commitment to Global Environmental Initiatives | India welcomed Angola’s decision to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA). The move reflects a shared commitment to global conservation and sustainable energy efforts. (Image: President Murmu/X)
7 / 8Shared Vision for Prosperity | President Murmu said India and Angola’s partnership is based on “mutual trust, respect and a shared vision for the prosperity of our peoples.” She also appreciated Angola’s developmental progress and thanked its government for inviting her to participate in the 50th anniversary of its independence on November 11. (Image: President Murmu/X)
8 / 8Next Steps in the Africa Visit | Following the talks, President Lourenço hosted a banquet in honour of President Murmu. On Monday, she is scheduled to address the Angolan National Assembly before proceeding to Botswana for the second leg of her state visit from November 11–13. (Image: PTI)
