Lula hosts Angola’s President João Lourenço during G20 Summit

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Rio de Janeiro – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with Angola’s President João Lourenço on Sunday, November 17, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, where Angola attended as a guest nation. The meeting, held in Rio de Janeiro, reinforced the historic and strategic ties between the two nations.

The Brazilian delegation included Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, Chief of Staff Rui Costa, Minister of Mines and Energy Alexandre Silveira, Minister of Agriculture Carlos Fávaro, Special Advisor to the President Celso Amorim, and Deputy Minister for Development and Industry Márcio Elias Rosa.

During the discussions, the two leaders emphasized the strong cultural and historical connections between Brazil and Angola. President Lourenço voiced Angola’s support for Brazil’s three key priorities at the G20: reforming global institutions, combating hunger, and advancing energy transitions. The conversation also touched on strengthening Angola’s pharmaceutical sector.

Agriculture was another focal point, with Lula and Lourenço exploring technical cooperation in seed production and scaling up agricultural initiatives, particularly in family farming and larger commercial projects.

The presidents also addressed private sector investment opportunities, focusing on building transmission lines for industrial regions and advancing energy integration projects with Namibia and South Africa.

The meeting underscored Brazil and Angola’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation while addressing shared global challenges, signaling a continued partnership for sustainable growth and development.