Libreville: President Joo Louren§o, the Angolan Head of State, arrived in Libreville, Gabon, on Monday for a 24-hour official visit aimed at revitalizing cooperation between Angola and Gabon. Upon his arrival at the local airport, President Louren§o was welcomed by the Gabonese President, Oligui Nguema, along with other dignitaries.
According to Angola Press News Agency, during President Louren§o’s visit to the Gabonese capital, a private meeting between the two leaders and official talks between the governments of Angola and Gabon are scheduled to take place. These discussions are expected to culminate in the signing of several documents.
The diplomatic relationship between Angola and Gabon dates back to May 24, 1982, when diplomatic ties were first established. This was marked by the presentation of Letters of Credence by the first Angolan ambassador to Gabon, Dombele Mbala Bernardo, to the then Gabonese President, Omar Bongo Odimba.