President Droupadi Murmu's state visit to Angola has yielded significant agreements in renewable energy, wildlife conservation, and biofuels. Angola has joined two India-led initiatives, marking a boost in bilateral ties. The visit underscores opportunities for deeper economic cooperation amid shared commitments to sustainable growth.
President Droupadi Murmu's historic state visit to Angola, the first by an Indian head of state, concluded on November 11, 2025, after three days of high-level engagements. On the third day, November 10, Murmu addressed the Angolan Parliament, emphasizing vast opportunities to deepen economic ties in digital technology, defence, agriculture, and food processing. She highlighted trade and economic cooperation as an "important pillar" of bilateral relations, with ongoing collaboration in the energy sector strengthening these bonds.
Murmu noted that global conflicts disproportionately affect the Global South, reiterating India's commitment to peace and development in Africa. As Angola chairs the 55-member African Union, she urged parliamentarians to partner for the full potential of India-Angola relations. She praised shared anti-colonial histories and democratic values, calling India the world's largest democracy and Angola one of Africa's most vibrant. Murmu also commended the Angolan Parliament's 39% women representation as a model of gender equality.
In meetings with Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco, the leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, health, infrastructure, capacity building, defence, and development partnerships. Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (Economic Relations) in India's Ministry of External Affairs, described a "strong and positive momentum" in ties during a press briefing. They discussed expanding cooperation for sustainable growth and mutual prosperity, encouraging private sector involvement.
Key outcomes included Angola's agreement to join the India-led International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), which conserves seven big cat species through shared best practices, funding, research, and expertise, and the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA), established during India's 2023 G20 presidency with seven members to promote sustainable biofuels. Angola had earlier agreed to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) during its president's May 2025 visit to India. Two memorandums of understanding were signed: one on fisheries, aquaculture, and marine resources, and another on consular matters.
Dalela called these partnerships in renewable energy, wildlife management, and biofuels "very significant outcomes," vital for broader India-Africa engagement.