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Angola and France to sign €430m in contracts during Lourenço state visit

Angolan President Joao Lourenco shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron following their joint press conference at the Elysée Palace on 16 January 2025. AFP - AURELIEN MORISSARD

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Angolan President Joao Lourenço for a two-day state visit starting Thursday to strengthen political, cultural, and economic ties.

The French presidency said the visit aims to boost cooperation between the two countries while addressing major regional and international issues. President Lourenço is preparing to take over the presidency of the African Union in February, a key topic for discussions.

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