Félicitations a ma Soeur Louise Mushikiwabo pour sa réélection en tant que Secretaire Générale de la.
l’OIF et pour un Sommet bien réussi à Djerba. Je lui souhaite pleins succès
I arrived in Kigali this evening ahead of the visit of H. E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola to meet jus Brother , H. E. Paul Kagame , Président of the Republic of Rwanda ; always delighted to be here.
I was about to leave Pointe Noire(Rep Congo) when landed an Ethiopian Airlines flight ;Yes, W/ high quality , ET is greatly contributing to the integration of Africa and brings the world closer to our continent ; let’s support it especially at this moment.
I take this challenge with humility , thanking the President for the Confidence , my predecessor for the long lasting relationship & leadership , everyone for the support , your messages are a source of energy and inspiration for this new journey
His Excellency Ambassador Téte António was sworn in today as Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Angola, following his appointment on Monday.
Very happy to have my brothers Ministers Christophe Lutundula (DRC)and Vincent Biruta ( Rwanda) who are in Luanda for Joint Permanent Commission DRC-Rwanda in the framework of the implementation of the Road Map , moving forward for the Africa we want .
It has been a great pleasure to work with my brothers Vincent Biruta and Christophe Lutundula , Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Rwanda and DRC , we were honored to be received & guided by President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco towards normalizing relations bet Rwanda & DRC
President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco met President Paul Kagame this Nov 11th to discuss bilateral issues and peace in the Eastern DRC in the framework of the Luanda Roadmap
Chaleureuse réception réservée aujourd’hui au Président João Manuel Goncalves Lourenço par les autorités de la RDC , suivie d’un entretien avec son frère , le Président Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo .
Very honored to deliver a message of Presid . Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenço to his brother Presid
Paul Kagame ; fluid communication bet Angola & Rwanda is telling about level of ties to deal w/ bilateral & regional issues. Grateful to the President for devoted time & wisdom
Just welcomed President Sahle-Work Zewde of Ethiopia visiting Angola to meet his Angolan counterpart , President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenço ; our deep ties w/Ethiopia straightened ;
Angola & Rwanda committed to deliver on South South Cooperation , based on core values of african solidarity & humanism ; transforming our countries thus our continent , our fate is in our hands
Turning point in the strategic partnership bet Angola & Rwanda : we held the 1st ever session of the Joint Permanent Commission on bilateral coop. & signed various agreements; always a pleasure to work w/ my brother Minister Vincent Biruta both heading multissetorial delegations
Malabo Summit decided to designate President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco “ AU Champion for Peace and Reconciliation in Africa “, & mandated to deal w/current situation in the Great Lakes region in his capacity as Chair of the International Conference of Great Lakes (ICGLR) .
This evening I was very honored to welcome at the airport H.E.RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN , President of the Rep.of Turkey who is visiting Angola as upon invitation by President JOAO MANUEL GONCALVES LOURENÇO , Angola and Turkey relationship at a very turning point
Leaders from Angola , Congo , CAR, Tchad , Rwanda and Sudan gathered in Luanda last Friday to discuss Central African Rep. it is enough ! we need to put an end to the cycle of conflicts this is not the Africa our founding fathers dreamed of , thus our collective responsibility
I was delighted to join my brother the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Rwanda ,Vincent Biruta , to open the very first in kind Business Forum Angola-Rwanda , a lot of potential our business communities can explore.
President Joao Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço arrived in Kigali this afternoon to meet his Brother President Paul Kagame , bilateral relations bet Angola & Rwanda are mutually valued
Thirty tons of humanitarian assistance from Angola for displaced populations delivered in Goma , DRC , as a contribution to efforts aimed at alleviating current difficulties
Seating at the Angolan National Assembly (Parliament ) that Just unanimously approved the ratification by Angola of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change ; I was honored to present it and respond to questions & comments
Honored to welcome today at the airport , His Majesty the King of Spain Felipe vi & Queen who arrived in Luanda for a visit ; an impetus to already existing excellent relations bet Angola & Spain.
The holding of thé joint Permanent commission for cooperation between DRC & Rwanda was an important step towards concrete actions for the implementation of Luanda Roadmap & normalization of the relations bet the two countries. Commending FMs Biruta(Rwanda & Lutundula (DRC)
I arrived in Brasilia , Brazil , yesterday ahead of the coming of President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenço & First Lady who arrived today to attend the Swearing in Ceremony of the elected Brazilian President , Inácio da Silva Lula ; historical ties bet Angola and Brazil meaninful
Honored to join the Board of Directors of the African School of Economics as well as the Pan African Scientific Research Council’s Panel of Eminent Persons ; thanking Dr. Leonard Wantchekon of Princeton University , NJ for the invitation . Looking fwrd to contribute .
As a solid building block of the continental integration ,SADC is Committed to the AU Reforms , fast tracking the outstanding issues is the next step ;honored by the attendance of the Summit by AU leadership, unity is the secret of our Strenght
Handing over ceremony held today April 9th with my predecessor H.E. Manuel Domingos Augusto , we have worked as a Team , together for ever , only interests of our country and People matter whenever any of us takes over or leave.
I was In Cuito Cuanavale today on the occasion of the comenoration of the 33rd anniversary of the Cuito Cuanavale battle ; young people from all angolan provinces attended to hear first hand the heroes who took part in the battle to have a sense of the cost of our liberation
The Plenary of the Angolan Parliament just approved a law on the participation of Angola in International peacekeeping / Peace Support Operations , this is a milestone to allow the country to contribute to international peace & Security & efforts to face natural disasters
Delighted to greet President Lula following the swooning in ceremony as President of Brazil & to see fmr Uruguay President Mujica ; these two personalities are very inspiring
A former colleague at the African Union , a devoted professional Yvette Kapinga Ngandu (DRC) is the new Commissioner for gender &human development /Economic Community of the Central (ECCAS) , adressing gender issues &human development is key for any progress ; congrats , Yvette!
Delighted by the aproval this week by the Council of Ministers of key legal instruments to boost cooperation between Angola and Ruanda : agreement on establishment of joint Commission ; framework for Coopération & Memo for consultations bet our two Ministries Exter. Rel/ MFA.
Honored to welcome Fmr President of Mozambique, H.E. Joaquim Chissano who arrived in Luanda this evening to observe the 24th August Angolan elections. Humbled to benefit from his long experience and wisdom.
Ambassador Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti of Angola is the new Secretary General of the African , Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States ; a distinguished diplomat at the collective service of an impactful group in the intern arena .
Very fruitful talks in Luanda bet . DRC & Rwanda under the mediation of Angola to end tension bet 2 countries ; fraternal talks bet Presid Paul Kagame & Antoine F. Tshisekedi Tshilombo under the mediation of Presid. Joao Lourenco were determinant for the adoption of a ROAD MAP .
HS Angola, , DRC , Ruanda , Uganda focus on the Great Lakes region , political , diplomatic , deve. & security coop to eradicate negative forces & illicit exploration of nat resources , our collective responsibility to fully operationalize existing mechanisms is also key.
On my way to Brussels to attend the 115th session of the Council of Ministers of the Organization of the African , Caribbean and Pacific States , whose Summit of Heads of States Angola is going to host from 6th to 9th December 2022.
Happy to be in Bujumbura , looking forward to meeting the national authorities and to visit the ICGLR headquarters , to introduce the newly appointed Executive Secretary
Celebrating 45 years of independence of Angola , there was no easy battle to become a free and sovereign country & people , there is no easy one as either to reach development &wellbeing for all , we stay focused & determined as we were to be free.
I left New York after a very fruitful meeting with H.E. Antonio Guterres , UN Secretary - general ; thanking SG Antonio Guterres for the usual warm reception & support to regional initiatives.
The passing away of Dr. Augustine Mahiga is a huge loss for TANZANIA , Africa and the world , he is one of the most brilliant diplomats I ever met &above of all very humble, human qualities ,remarkable professional & politician. we will miss you Minister & dearest brother ! RIP
My press briefing on Sept 18th on the 75th session of the UN General Assembly , reaffirming the commitment of Angola to multilateralism , the UN we want is the one that reflects collective interest.
10th Summit of the Organization of African , Caribbean & Pacific States (OACPS) in Luanda ; Angola will Chair the organization for the 3 years to come ; Thanking all delegates for honoring us with their participation ; this is a platform to grow
As expected , fruitful conversations with the European Union on sssuee ranging from regional priorities , strategic partnership bet AU-EU ,concrete steps on areas of interest for Angola & EU & economic impact of COVID 19 ; thanking VP Josep Borrel Fontelles for the dialogue
A new dawn for the region , new Commission of the Econ. Community of Central African States (ECCAS) was swon in today in Libreville , as result of reform, gender balanced , wishing success to Chairperson Verissimo (Angola)&colleagues , congrats Pr Ali Bongo for the leadership
Reflecting on the election of Hon. Jeanine Mabunda as Speaker of the DRC Parliament ; meaningful to have a Woman echoing the voice of the Congolese People& bringing hope to the victims of sexual violence that she has always so dearly defended
Left Ankara this evening , very meaningful achievements of President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenço ‘s visit to Turkey , a new era of relations bet the Angolan and Turkish people begins
I left Brasilia today after a fruitful meeting with my Brasilian Counterpart, Minister Mauro Vieira ; I congratulated him for his appointment , we agreed to hold a Joint bilateral Commission to boost coop bet our countries. Thankful to him & his Team for the warm reception.
Delighted to attend the interministerial meeting of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) that approved & recommended the candidature of Mr. João Samuel Caholo (Angola ) to the 20th Nov Summit as the next ICGLR Executive Secretary.
My Press Conference today at the end of 8th Summit of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) that elected Angola as Chair for the next two years and endorsed Mr Joao Samuel Caholo(Angola) as the new Executive Secretary of the ICGLR;
Delighted to welcome , at the airport , President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi & First Lady who visited Luanda today for a meeting w/ President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenço
I attended the ceremony devoted to the experimental flight by TAAG Angola airlines at the new airport named after the first President of Angola “Antonio Agostinho Neto “
44 years ago , on December 1st 1976, Angola became member of the United Nations as a commitment to multilateralism as way to ensure a better world for All
My heart is bleeding &broken due to the passing away of governor Luther Rescova , a bright rising young Angolan politician , devoted to good causes especially in favor of needed people , he was an example & a symbol of hope for the Youth. RIP
The spirit of Luanda Mini-Summit on to end conflict in Eastern DRC & tensions in the region as well as coordinating our efforts to maximize results through Luanda and Nairobi Processes , political will and determination of all of us for these objectives will make difference.
Left Malabo after AU Extraordinary summits on humanitarian issues and terrorism and inconstitucional changed , both chaired by President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco , final declarations & de idioms are telling about the determination of the continent to tackle challenges
Departing from Washington after US-Africa Summit which opens a new dawn in the relationship , we have a shared responsibility for the implementation of the mutually agreed objectives based on african priorities ; Gratitude to the US government and People for warm reception .
Delighted to attend the inauguration of the Institute for Agro-alimentary Technology in the Angolan Malanje Province as result of coop w/ France , impressed by research capacity installed and devotion of young professionals&students , important tool for dev.
During my visit to Paris last week , I held fruitful conversation with my French counterpart Yves Le Dryan and briefly exchanged w/ President Emmanuel Macron on issues of interest , looking forward to a successful summit on financing african economic development
Friendly interaction this week bet President Joao Lourenco & First Lady with the diplomatic Corp accredited to Angola during the ceremony of wishes for the New Year , honored to take part
End of a training for the leadership of the Ministry of External Relations run by ISRI ( Institute Of International Relations ) ; I attended together w/ the two Secretaries of States Amb. Esmeralda Mendonça and Amb. Vieira Lopes .
11th November , Angola’s Independence Day : there were no easy battles to achieve independence and to consolidate it , thus our commitment for core values of national reconciliation , Peace & development .
Delighted to be in Ankara , Turkey ahead of the visit of President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenço ; Angola and Turkey strengthening the ties w/ this very first ever visit of an Angolan Head of State to this country.
November 12th , commemorating the Day of the Angolan Diplomat , President Joao Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço inaugurated the “Venancio de Moura Diplomatic Academy “named after the fmr Minister of External Relations , Venancio da Silva Moura .
I joined the campaign aimed at ending violence against women , discrimination of women is the soundest and shameful contradiction of humankind , bearing in mind the role of women for our own existence and beyond
Arrived in Malabo today for the AU Summit on humanitarian issues , terrorism & unconstitutional changes ; President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenço is chairing the session on humanitária issues ; significant contributions by member States is a commendable result oriented approach
Honored to be received in audience by H. E. Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo , President of the DRC ; I travelled to Kinshasa as Special Envoy of H.E. Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco , President of the Republic of Angola.
Thanking Minister Manuel Augusto and all the colleagues for the surprise On the occasion of my birthday Jan 22nd , I really feel in a family at my work place : also ;thks also to everyone for the wishes and msgs , my life is meaningless without you
Her Excellency Ambassador Esmeralda Conde Mendonça was appointed today 15/4, by His Excellency President João Lourenço, as the new Secretary of State for the External Relations of Angola.
Touched by the fraternal gesture of my Sister , H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde, President of the Fed . Dem. Republic of Ethiopia , by inviting me at her residence in Addis Ababa; thanking her for this moment & useful exchanges on a day when we celebrate the African Women ; Proud of her.
I arrived in Abu Dhabi , UAE, for the Abu Dhabi Sustainable week , looking forward to attending meetings of interest & further strengthening relations bet Angola & UAE .
I would like to offer my Full support for the African Women Leaders Network led jointly by
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@UN_Women
as they will convene next week in
#AddisAbaba
@AWLNetwork
has skyrocketed & serves as a platform to bolster women’s participation in peace, security DVPt.
Always a pleasure & honor to meet my brother Amb. François Lounceny Fall , SRSG for Central Africa & Head of UNOCA visiting Angola to say goodbye ; during his tenure , he boosted the role of the UN by working closely w/ all of us , including for the ECCAS reforms
Second edition of the Pan-African Forum for the Culture of Peace “The Luanda Biennal” stared today ; in Angola , we experienced the horrors of the war , thus we know the value of Peace ;gathering actors ranging from Heads of States to civil society including youth is a sound msg
I delivered the statement of Angola , ICRGL Chair at the UNSC ; thanking speakers for recognizing the role of Angola & all member states the positive developments in the Great Lakes region & need to tackle remaining challenges incl. illicit exploitation if natural Ressources.
H.E. Minister Téte António welcomed today the Dean of the African Group of Ambassadors in Angola, H.E. Ambassador Josphat Maikara of Kenya. African issues as well as the Coronavirus Pandemic were at the centre of the discussions.
New dawn in the relationship between Angola & Gabon following fruitful talks bet President João Manuel Goncalves Lourenço and Président Ali Bongo Ondimba , clear instructions given to enhance cooperation in various areas & hold bilateral Commission before end of March 2023 ;
Happy to be in Abu Dhabi ahead of the visit of President Joao Lourenço to the UAE ; Angola and the United Arab Emirates consolidating ties & strengthening economic cooperation today I visited the Angolan Pavilion at Expo in Dubai ;
End of a very productive visit of President Recep Erdogan of Turkey to Angola accompanied by an important delegation of Ministers and Business men , several agreements signed focusing on key areas contributing to transform the Angolan economy , a paradigm shift required nowadays.
Happy to be in Oslo , Norway , ahead of the visit of President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco ; Economic cooperation will be on top of the agenda of the visit , including a business forum. Traditional ties strengthened on updated patterns
I was honored to meet UN DSG Amina Mohamed in the margins of the AU Summit in Addis Ababa ; continuous good working relationship bet Angola and the UN , our common family.
Happening now : Angola celebrating 20 years of Peace (April 4th 2002-2022) in an ceremony organized by All Angolan Churches & attended by the President of the Republic and all Stakeholders , from civil society to Political Leaders , United for Peace. Happy to witness this moment
New Head of Departments were sworn in today at the Ministry of External Relations , 3 out of 5 are female , giving equal chance for equally competent diplomats matters
I travelled to Kinshasa for the SADC Summit with Mrs Eugenia Neto , the widow of the first President of Angola , Antonio Agostinho Neto ; Mrs Eugenia Neto received President Neto’s Award from SADC.
Honored to have you, Excellency , thank you for visiting Angola to see first hand an experience of post conflict reconstruction , the dividend of peace after 27 years of war , here we stand firm & commited to collective efforts through multilateralism
Delighted to arrive in Angola 🇦🇴
Thank Foreign Minister
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for the warm welcome.
This is the first time a sitting PGA is visiting the country.
Profonde gratitude au Président Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo , au gouvt et au Peuple de la RDC pour le traditionnel accueil chaleureux durant notre séjour à Kinshasa à l’occasion du Sommet de la CEEAC ; unis , nous sommes mieux outillés pour atteindre nos objectifs
Arrived in Kinshasa , DRC , for the Summit of the Exonomic Community of Central African States (ECCAS ): today we held the Council of Ministers to prepare the Summit. ECCAS has come from far , its reforms are bearing fruit