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The Print
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Banquet hosted for Angolan President by PM Modi highlights fraternal ties
New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): In a celebration of shared heritage and growing goodwill, a medley of Angolan Zimbho songs and Indian music was played during a banquet hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of visiting Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco at Hyderabad House. During the Banquet hosted by PM @narendramodi for President H.E. Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço @jlprdeangola in Hyderabad House, a medley of Angolan Zimbho songs and Indian music was played… — Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) May 4, 2025 In a post on X, the official account for India's Public Diplomacy, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), shared the glimpses, stating, 'Strengthening people-to-people ties & promoting cultural understanding. During the Banquet hosted by PM Narendra Modi for Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco in Hyderabad House, a medley of Angolan Zimbho songs and Indian music was played, highlighting the fraternal ties between the two countries.' The banquet, held as part of President Lourenco's ongoing state visit to India, reflected the mutual appreciation and cultural diplomacy that underpins the India-Angola relationship. The event brought together dignitaries and senior officials from both nations, aiming to reinforce bilateral ties across sectors. Earlier, Union Health Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda on Sunday met with the President of Angola, Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco. Angolan President Lourenco, during his state visit to India, emphasised a renewed vision for India-Angola ties, calling for a deeper economic partnership. Lourenco, on Saturday, received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar and others were also present. Lourenco also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat by laying a wreath at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial. The Angolan President also signed the visitors' book after laying a wreath, paying homage at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial. During the visit, both countries also discussed the upcoming 4th India-Africa Forum Summit. Angola, as chair of the African Union, assured India of its commitment to facilitate the summit and work with other African leaders to finalise mutually convenient dates. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Print
04-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
India, Angola share collective interest in UN reform: MEA Secy Dammu Ravi
Speaking at a press conference following Angolan President Joao Lourenco's state visit on Saturday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi said, 'Honorable President Lourenco also mentioned about India playing a greater role in the world context and he sees a great role internationally, particularly in the UN system, the reform of the UN. Both have collective interest to ensure that the reform takes place effectively and reflects the contemporary realities.' New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): India and Angola underscored the urgent need for reforming the United Nations (UN) to reflect contemporary global realities, with both sides affirming their shared interest in ensuring effective transformation of international governance structures. President Lourenco's remarks echo India's long-standing call for reforms in global institutions, including a permanent seat at the UN Security Council. Angola, currently holding the chairship of the African Union, also expressed alignment with the idea of amplifying the voices of African and developing nations, particularly within the framework of the Global South. Ravi highlighted the importance Angola places on India's growing international stature and its potential role in shaping a more equitable global order. 'He also mentioned about the rise of India and how it can play in the context of not just Angola but also Africa…India and Africa to playing a stronger role, a dynamic role, and a facilitating role in the Global South, and Africa is the core of the Global South,' Ravi said. During the visit, both countries also discussed the upcoming 4th India-Africa Forum Summit. Angola, as chair of the African Union, assured India of its commitment to facilitate the summit and work with other African leaders to finalise mutually convenient dates. In addition to multilateral cooperation, India and Angola deepened bilateral ties through the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding – in agriculture, culture, and traditional medicine. Angola also submitted its framework agreement to join the International Solar Alliance, a move expected to formally induct it as the 123rd member of the initiative. Ravi concluded by noting the presence of an active and well-integrated Indian diaspora in Angola, numbering around 8,000, contributing to sectors ranging from retail and trade to professional services – further strengthening people-to-people ties between the two nations. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
04-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India focuses on its strengths in Africa, not competition with China: MEA
India is committed to deepening its engagement with Africa by leveraging its own strengths, rather than viewing the region through the lens of competition with China, said Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during a press conference following the state visit of Angolan President Joao Lourenco. "China has a very strong presence not just in Angola but across Africa, but we have to also understand our strengths. There are certain areas where India can do very well. There are certain areas, perhaps China is already doing well, but not necessarily the competition," Ravi said. He underlined that India's approach is rooted in its own capabilities--especially in areas like skills training, low-cost solutions, and people-centric development--which are deeply valued by African countries. "India's skills, India's low cost solutions had its own merit, its own value. And deeply appreciated by the African countries and the leadership, and we would like to build on our strengths in deepening India's role in the global South, particularly in the African continent," he added. The remarks come at a time when India is seeking to expand its presence in Africa through capacity building, infrastructure partnerships, and strategic investments. Ravi reaffirmed Angola's importance as a key partner, noting that Angola currently holds the chairship of the African Union and plays a central role in regional leadership. During the visit, India approved a USD 200 million Line of Credit for defence procurement and signed multiple MoUs with Angola, including in agriculture, culture, and traditional medicine. Angola also signed the Framework Agreement to join the International Solar Alliance. On the broader international stage, Ravi noted that both India and Angola support reform of the United Nations system. "Both have collective interest to ensure that the reform takes place effectively and reflects the contemporary realities," he said, quoting President Lourenco's acknowledgment of India's rise and its growing global role. India and Angola also agreed to work together in identifying dates for the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit, with Angola assuring support in mobilising African leadership during its AU chairship. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India focuses on its strengths in Africa, not competition with China: MEA
India aims to strengthen ties with Africa, focusing on its strengths. It will not view the region through competition with China. India will leverage skills training and low-cost solutions. Angola's President Joao Lourenco's visit resulted in a USD 200 million Line of Credit. MoUs were signed in agriculture, culture, and traditional medicine. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in India India is committed to deepening its engagement with Africa by leveraging its own strengths, rather than viewing the region through the lens of competition with China, said Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during a press conference following the state visit of Angolan President Joao Lourenco."China has a very strong presence not just in Angola but across Africa, but we have to also understand our strengths. There are certain areas where India can do very well. There are certain areas, perhaps China is already doing well, but not necessarily the competition," Ravi underlined that India's approach is rooted in its own capabilities--especially in areas like skills training, low-cost solutions, and people-centric development--which are deeply valued by African countries."India's skills, India's low cost solutions had its own merit, its own value. And deeply appreciated by the African countries and the leadership, and we would like to build on our strengths in deepening India's role in the global South, particularly in the African continent," he remarks come at a time when India is seeking to expand its presence in Africa through capacity building, infrastructure partnerships, and strategic investments. Ravi reaffirmed Angola's importance as a key partner, noting that Angola currently holds the chairship of the African Union and plays a central role in regional the visit, India approved a USD 200 million Line of Credit for defence procurement and signed multiple MoUs with Angola, including in agriculture, culture, and traditional medicine. Angola also signed the Framework Agreement to join the International Solar Alliance On the broader international stage, Ravi noted that both India and Angola support reform of the United Nations system. "Both have collective interest to ensure that the reform takes place effectively and reflects the contemporary realities," he said, quoting President Lourenco's acknowledgment of India's rise and its growing global and Angola also agreed to work together in identifying dates for the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit, with Angola assuring support in mobilising African leadership during its AU chairship.
