They were welcomed at the airport were Angolan Minister of External Relations Tete Antonio, Angolan Ambassador to Vietnam Fernando Miguel, Governor of Luanda Luis Manuel da Fonseca, and Chief of State Protocol Jorge Pataca of the Angolan Ministry of External Relations.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Angola Duong Chinh Chuc and other officials and staff of the Embassy were also on hand

This marks the highest-level visit by a Vietnamese leader to Angola in many years, following the visits of President Tran Duc Luong in 2002 and General Secretary Nong Duc Manh in 2008. The visit is particularly meaningful as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (November 12, 1975 – 2025), reaffirming Vietnam’s deep regard for Angola and the enduring friendship forged during their struggles for national independence.

During the visit, President Luong Cuong is scheduled to hold talks with President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco; meet with National Assembly President Carolina Cerqueira; work with leaders of the People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA); meet the Vietnamese community in Angola; and attend a ceremony marking 50 years of diplomatic ties.

Notably, President Luong Cuong will deliver an important speech at the Angolan National Assembly, conveying Vietnam’s vision of making greater contributions to global politics, the world economy, and the advancement of human civilization.

President Luong Cuong’s Angola visit adds fresh impetus to bilateral cooperation

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong’s coming State visit to Angola not only demonstrates Vietnam's respect for Angola but also ushers in a new phase of cooperation that is deeper in politics and broader in economics and culture, said Angola’s Ambassador to Vietnam Fernando Miguel.