Luanda: The CEO of the Private Investment and Export Promotion Agency (AIPEX), Arlindo Rangel, invited on Tuesday European businessmen to strengthen investments in Angola and take greater advantage of the country's potential. Speaking to the press at the opening of the 3rd Angola-European Union (EU) Business Forum, Rangel highlighted the country's prevailing peace, stable macroeconomic framework, and abundant water resources and arable land. He considered these factors essential for attracting foreign investment. According to Angola Press News Agency, Rangel assured attendees that the country continues to improve the business environment and that AIPEX is working to remove barriers and create favorable conditions for investors. "Improving the business environment is an ongoing process. We are aware of this, which is why we continue working towards constant improvement,' he said. The AIPEX CEO highlighted business opportunities along the Lobito Corridor, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, as they are the engine of the economy. The 3rd Angola-EU Business Forum focuses on attracting European investment to accelerate development of the Lobito Corridor in agribusiness, transport, logistics, and energy. Held under the motto "From Dialogue to Concrete Investment," the event presents itself as a strategic platform designed to accelerate development in agriculture, agribusiness, transportation, and logistics along one of the most dynamic trade routes in Africa. The focus of this year's edition is to transform political dialogue into concrete projects and effectively mobilize financing. The goal is to contribute to the shared ambition of strengthening sustainable, high-impact connectivity along the Lobito Corridor. It also aims to support resilient value chains, regional integration, and responsible investment in accordance with Angola-EU cooperation priorities and the Global Gateway initiative. During the two-day event, there will be panels on the Lobito Corridor Master Plan, Global Gateway, trade and investment, agricultural and agro-industrial production and processing, and transport and logistics. Topics to be discussed include the Blue Economy and Coastal Opportunities, Banks and Development Finance Institutions, and Agricultural and Agro-industrial Markets and Supply Chains. There will also be an interactive session with Angolan ministries on Lobito Corridor projects.