Luanda: The Angolan Minister of Foreign Affairs, T©te Ant³nio, engaged in a telephone conversation with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, to discuss significant regional, continental, and multilateral issues.

According to Angola Press News Agency, the discussion centered around the G-20, the political situation in Madagascar, and South Africa's prospective candidacy for the African Union Peace and Security Council (CPS-AU). The dialogue also covered the situation in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly after the signing of the Washington Peace Agreement.

Angola and South Africa share a historical relationship grounded in friendship, cooperation, and solidarity. Both nations play crucial roles on the African continent, notably in political, economic, and diplomatic domains within the Southern African region. As members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), they actively cooperate to promote peace, security, and socio-economic development, thereby fostering economic integration and political stability.

In the context of the African Union, Angola and South Africa are committed to the principles of Pan-Africanism and African unity. They work together to uphold the sovereignty of African states, encourage good governance, and pursue African solutions to the continent's challenges.

Bilateral relations extend to trade, energy, education, defense, and diplomacy, reinforcing the political and economic ties between the two countries. This collaboration reflects a shared vision for a more integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa.