The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary ambassador of Angola to the United States of America (USA), Agostinho Van-Dúnem, discussed the application of the potential for economic collaboration with the USA, to leverage the private sector of both countries.
Agostinho Van-Dúnem, who classified the meeting as one of the most productive, reported that, during it, he discussed with British Robinson the transformation into reality and consequent application of commercial projects, in the private and public sectors of the respective states, as well as the reaffirmation of those already underway.
In addition to the projects already underway, linked to energy and telecommunications, with great potential to leverage the private sector of both countries, Prosper Africa, at the request of Angola, will develop the technical capabilities of Angolan businesspeople in terms of access to the American market. within the scope of AGOA facilities. For the Angolan diplomat, this is an important step in the transfer of knowledge and expertise in key sectors of the economy.
The parties agreed to explore opportunities for closer cooperation, including trade exchanges, by carrying out two-way business missions. Currently, Angola is the USA’s third largest trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa, with oil as one of the main assets of this strategic partnership, but there is a signal from both Governments to boost trade.