In talks held on Monday at the Foreing Ministry, the Indian diplomat stressed that this is a pivotal tool for promoting business. Teté António, on the other hand, stated that the Angolan Executive recognizes the role India currently plays in the economic development of the African country, based on existing cooperation agreements, but considered that it is possible to expand these ties.

Both sides assessed the state of bilateral cooperation, particularly concerning political-diplomatic, economic, commercial and social aspects, and also discussed otehr issues including reactivation of joint commission and exchange of visits between delegations of the two countries at the highest level.

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