Ambassador Teodolinda Rosa Rodrigues Coelho of the Republic of Angola has issued a message celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Angola. It outlines the two countries’ past cooperation, the agreement that entered into force in 2024, and the direction of future cooperation, including major infrastructure and regional integration projects.
Teodolinda Rosa Rodrigues Coelho, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to Japan, has issued a message commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Angola. The message reaffirms the two countries’ friendship, cooperation and mutual respect, and expresses their resolve to deepen relations on the occasion of the anniversary.
Regarding Japan’s cooperation to date, it cites assistance in areas including humanitarian assistance programmes, mine-clearance activities, hospital renovations and equipment upgrades, social stability, and the promotion of local agriculture. It particularly highlights support during the reconstruction period and the benefits of assistance from Japan.
In the economic and infrastructure fields, the opening of the embassy in 2000 and the opening of the Embassy of Japan in Angola in 2005 are described as marking a new stage in bilateral relations. The message also cites cooperation on the rehabilitation of SATEC and Textang II, the modernisation of the ports of Namibe and Sacomar, and cooperation in energy, water, agriculture, tourism and technology. ALPPI entered into force in July 2024.
Regional integration projects cited include the development of the Lobito Corridor and the Southern Corridor, with their impact on intra-African connectivity and investment attraction noted. The ambassador said she expects cooperation to expand in tourism, transport, fisheries, energy and minerals, and science and technology.