Muscat – The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Angola have expressed interest in establishing new cooperation and enhancing partnership, particularly in economic, commercial and investment sectors.

This came in a joint statement issued on Saturday on the occasion of the official visit of President Joao Lourenco of the Republic of Angola to the Sultanate of Oman. It reads as follows:

At the gracious invitation of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, President Joao Lourenco of the Republic of Angola paid an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman from December 19 to 21, 2024.

His Majesty held discussions with the president, during which they reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to develop these to serve the common interests of both countries.

The two leaders expressed interest in establishing new cooperation, enhancing partnership, particularly in the economic, commercial and investment sectors, specifically in areas of mining, clean energy, technology, tourism, agriculture and food security, transportation, logistics and ports.

They agreed to commence negotiations to enter into a cooperation agreement that covers economic affairs, science, technology and culture, in addition to signing memoranda of understanding and agreements in areas such as mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and official passports, on political consultations as well as in the field of agriculture.

His Majesty the Sultan and the president also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, reaffirming their respect for international law and the United Nations Charter, and emphasising the importance of cooperation within the framework of international organisations to achieve peace and security. Both leaders stressed the need to intensify efforts to address issues related to climate change.

The two sides held meetings to discuss ways to develop trade, exchange visits of commercial and investment delegations, and encourage the establishment of joint projects.

His Majesty commended President Lourenco’s efforts in bringing a lasting peace to Eastern DRC, and wished him success on assumption of chairmanship of Africa Union in February 2025.

The President of Angola praised the wise leadership and foreign policy of His Majesty the Sultan, which is based on principles of dialogue and promotion of peace and harmony for all.

President Lourenco expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to him and his accompanying delegation.