Archive · 9 Nov 2025
President Murmu Embarks on Historic State Visit to Angola
India's President, Droupadi Murmu, has traveled to Angola for a special visit.
This is the first time an Indian leader of her position has visited Angola, and also Botswana.
She arrived in the capital city, Luanda, on Sunday.
The purpose of her visit is to make the friendship between India and Angola even stronger.
India and Angola are celebrating 40 years of being friends.
President Murmu will meet with the President of Angola and attend a big celebration for Angola's 50th independence anniversary.
She will also speak to Angola's lawmakers and meet people from India who live there.
They will talk about working together in many areas like farming, energy, business, and technology.
The visit also includes a future trip to Botswana.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Luanda, Angola, for a State visit on Sunday, November 9.
This marks the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to Angola and Botswana.
The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between India and Angola, which are celebrating 40 years of diplomatic relations.
President Murmu will hold talks with Angolan President Joao Lourenco and attend the nation's 50th independence anniversary celebration on November 11.
Discussions will focus on expanding cooperation in sectors including agriculture, energy, trade, defense, and people-to-people exchanges.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu
- What
- A State visit to Angola to strengthen bilateral ties, attend the 50th independence anniversary, and hold bilateral talks.
- When
- Arrived on November 9; will attend the 50th independence anniversary on November 11.
- Where
- Luanda, Angola
- Why
- To strengthen India-Angola bilateral cooperation, celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations, and participate in Angola's 50th independence anniversary.
- President
- Droupadi Murmu
- Destination
- Luanda, Angola
- Visit Type
- State Visit
- Arrival Date
- November 9 (Sunday)
- Significance
- First visit by an Indian head of state to Angola and Botswana.
- Diplomatic Relations Anniversary
- 40th anniversary between India and Angola
- Angola Independence Anniversary
- 50th anniversary on November 11
- Areas of Cooperation
- Agriculture, energy, trade, investments, technology, infrastructure, defense, people-to-people connections.
Sources
President Murmu leaves for visit of Angola, Botswana
President Murmu departs on six day visit to Angola, Botswana
Prez Murmu departs on 6-day visit to Angola, Botswana
President Murmu reaches Angola as part of two-country state visit
Prez Murmu Reaches Angola as Part of Two-Country Visit
President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Angola for 6-day-trip: What's on the agenda?
