Angolan leaders met with US President Joe Biden at the White House during the U.S.-Africa Leader Summit, showing improved relations and potential for future economic cooperation despite challenges with the Lobito Corridor project.
Angola n First Lady Ana Dias Lourenço and President João Lourenço met with US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden during the U.S.-Africa Leader Summit at the White House. With the Lobito Corridor project possibly facing challenges, Angola 's government is considering alternative partnerships in Europe and the Middle East. President Biden's upcoming visit to Angola marks his first presidential trip to Africa and the first by an American leader since 1975.
The visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the ruling MPLA party and Angola's preparation to host the US-Africa Business Summit in 2025. The Biden administration has bolstered its engagement in Africa, focusing on initiatives like the Lobito Corridor which is part of the G7's Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment designed to counter Chinese influence in Africa and globally. This marks a significant shift from the tense Cold War relations between the US and Angola
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