Luanda: The Angolan government has announced the allocation of approximately 20,000 hectares of agricultural land for investments from Brazilian entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector. This initiative, revealed by the Secretary of State for Forests, Joo da Cunha, aims to foster collaboration between Angola and Brazilian investors, with a focus on enhancing agricultural productivity.

According to Angola Press News Agency, Cunha emphasized that Angola has established all necessary conditions to attract foreign investors, particularly in terms of land access. Specific areas have been identified in the provinces of Cuanza-Norte, Uige, and Malanje as initial sites for the project. Additionally, there is substantial availability of land in other regions, including Moxico, Cuando, Cubango, Lunda-Norte, and Lunda-Sul, allowing for potential expansion.

Cunha stated, "We want Brazilian and Angolan entrepreneurs to start producing now; the 20,000 hectares constitute the initial basis for the start of the project." The investment is primarily focused on grain production, targeting crops such as corn, soybeans, sorghum, and beans to address existing deficits.

The Secretary of State noted Brazil's advanced agricultural technology as a key driver for a significant leap in Angola's agricultural sector. Besides cereals and legumes, there is interest in sugarcane production for sugar and ethanol manufacturing, along with livestock development, particularly cattle farming, to utilize agricultural by-products for animal feed.

Brazil and Angola have a longstanding relationship, having signed the General Agreement on Economic, Technical-Scientific, and Cultural Cooperation in 1980. This agreement underpins the ongoing cooperation between the two nations. Brazil was also the first country to recognize Angola's independence, one day after its proclamation on November 11, 1975.