 "'Pillars of Global South': India signs key defence and security deals with Angola")
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held extensive talks with the Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco during his four-day visit to India.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X, “Both sides deliberated on a wide range of areas, including trade & investment, defence, energy, skilling, railways development partnership, health & pharmaceuticals, cultural cooperation and people to people ties. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.”
PM @narendramodi held extensive discussions with President Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço @jlprdeangola at Hyderabad House today. President of Angola strongly condemned the terror attack on Indian soil and expressed solidarity with the people of India.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 3, 2025
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Earlier today, Lourenco received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan from President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi. The Indian prime minister announced a $200 million defence credit line for Angola and expressed commitment to act firmly and decisively against terrorists and their backers.
PM Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Angolan President Laurenco that focused on ramping up overall bilateral ties, including in areas of digital public infrastructure.
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More ShortsIn his media statement, the prime minister said Laurenco’s visit to India not only gives a new direction to the bilateral relations but also strengthens the India-Africa partnership.
“I am pleased to announce India’s $200 million defence credit line to support modernisation of Angola’s defence forces,” he said.
The prime minister also said that there was a discussion on repair, overhaul and supply of defence platforms as well.
India will also share its capabilities with Angola in the areas of digital public infrastructure, space technology and capacity building, Modi said. “We have also decided to further strengthen our relations in areas of healthcare, diamond processing, fertiliser and critical minerals.” The prime minister also said, “We are committed to taking firm and decisive action against terrorists and those who support them.” Highlighting the importance of ties between India and the African Union, he said, “We are partners in progress, We are pillars of the Global South.”
With inputs from agencies
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