Luanda - Angola and Australia on Wednesday assessed political, diplomatic and trade relations and aspects related to regional and international agenda, a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry said, ANGOP has learnt.
The cooperation was assessed during a telephone conversation between Angola’s Foreign Affairs minister, Téte António, and Australia’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth, Timothy Graham Watts.
During the telephone contact between Luanda and Canberra, the two sides analyzed the geostrategic challenges, as well as aspects related to the commitment to closer involvement with African countries.
On the occasion, Timothy Graham Watts said the Australian government welcomed the Angolan authorities' decision to open a diplomatic representation in Canberra, and that Ambassador António Luvualu de Carvalho has been appointed for this purpose.
Australia cooperates with Angola in oil and diamond exploration, where it plans to increase investment through companies operating in the African country.
The Australian diplomat took the opportunity to tell Minister Téte António of his country's intention to count on Angola's support in Australia's bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
Timothy Graham Watts also mentioned his country's satisfaction with Angola's presidency at African Union for the 2025-2026.
Australia is one of the largest foreign investors in the African mining industry, with more than 200 companies operating in 35 countries. The country supports food security and sustainable agriculture in Africa through technical cooperation, research and innovation programs.
Diplomatic relations between Angola and Australia were established in 1976, shortly after Angola's independence.
Since then, relations between the two countries have been cordial and cooperative in various areas, particularly in the mining market.
Angola and Australia are members of international organizations such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, it is an important trading partner for Angola, mainly exporting equipment and services for the Angolan mining sector.
In Australia, there are a significant number of Angolan students training in various areas, such as medicine, business, technology, among others. FMA/ART/AMP
