Addis Ababa: Angola and Ethiopia have expressed a mutual interest in bolstering their commercial and economic ties, focusing on strategic development areas. This intention was articulated during a meeting between Angolan Foreign Minister T©te Ant³nio and Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the meeting highlighted the importance of enhancing the trade balance between the two nations. The diplomats underscored their commitment to facilitating high-level visits and proposed the establishment of an Angola-Ethiopia Business Forum to foster investment and strengthen economic relations.
Minister T©te Ant³nio also extended congratulations to Ethiopia on its recent election to the African Union Peace and Security Council. Ethiopia will serve a two-year term in this body, which focuses on conflict prevention, management, and resolution throughout Africa.
The relationship between Angola and Ethiopia is rooted in historical and friendly ties, emphasizing multilateralism and Pan-Africanism, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063. In 2024, both countries signed a General Cooperation Agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding to establish political consultation mechanisms between their Foreign Ministries. These agreements aim to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including aviation, oil and gas, mining, telecommunications, and more.
Despite these steps, both diplomats acknowledged that the current cooperation level does not fully leverage the economic potential and strategic influence of Angola and Ethiopia in their regions.
Minister T©te Ant³nio also engaged in discussions with Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to reinforce bilateral cooperation between Angola and Ghana. The focus was on developing strategic relations crucial for the economic growth of both nations.
Ghana, currently chairing the Gulf of Guinea Commission, shares a long-standing relationship with Angola since a friendship and cooperation agreement in 1975. The two countries have continuously worked towards enhancing political-diplomatic relations and exploring bilateral cooperation opportunities.
In February 2024, Angola and Ghana signed nine agreements to strengthen cooperation in areas such as higher education, technology, tourism, and hydrocarbon resources. In January 2025, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama visited Angola to discuss bilateral cooperation with Angolan President Joo Louren§o.
Both Angola and Ghana continue to collaborate in multilateral organizations like the African Union, advocating for peace, sustainable development, and regional integration.