On the afternoon of August 7, local time, Politburo member and President Luong Cuong delivered an important policy speech at the Special plurial Session of the National Assembly of Angola with the theme "Enhancing Vietnam- Angola relations to new heights, becoming a bridge to promote peace, cooperation and sustainable development in Southeast Asia and Africa".
Speaking to the entire audience of Angola's National Assembly deputies, President Luong Cuong affirmed that this state visit to Angola once again strongly affirms Vietnam's importance in relations with Angola; hopes to bring the Vietnam - Angola relationship into a new period of deepening politics, being stronger in economy, and being more open to people-to-people exchanges; and hopes to make relations with Angola, a leading trust partner of Vietnam in Africa, a model to further promote multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and brotherly African countries.
Regarding the vision for Vietnam - Angola relations in the coming time, the President said that in its overall foreign policy, Vietnam attaches importance to and wishes to promote comprehensive cooperation with the African region, especially with Angola, a traditional friend, comrade and brother.
Vietnam wishes to further promote cooperation with Angola, build a "cooperative partnership for mutual development", and make the Vietnam - Angola relationship a model for South - South cooperation.
To open a new chapter in the relationship between the two sides, the President proposed a 5-point orientation for cooperation between Vietnam and Angola in the coming time:
Firstly, strengthen political trust, constantly foster the rare foundation of good political relations between Vietnam and Angola, as well as the solidarity and cohesion between the countries and peoples of the two countries to create new momentum for cooperation in all fields, bringing the Vietnam - Angola relationship to a new stage.
Second, strengthen economic, trade and investment cooperation commensurate with good political relations and the potential and strengths of each country. Vietnam and Angola are both dynamically developing economies in the two regions.
Third, enhance people-to-people exchanges, creating a sustainable foundation for relations between the two countries. On this occasion, the President expressed his gratitude to the Government, National Assembly and people of Angola for always supporting and creating conditions for the Vietnamese community to live, work and contribute to the development of Angola.
Fourth, enhance the maximum promotion of existing platforms, diversify forms of cooperation in traditional fields. With extensive experience in expert cooperation with many African countries, Vietnam wishes to replicate successful models in Angola in areas where they have needs and Vietnam has strengths.
Fifth, strengthen cooperation and mutual support at multilateral, international and regional forums. Vietnam highly appreciates Angola, in its role as the President of the African Union (AU) in 2025, for having many initiatives to promote peace and security in Africa.
