New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a five-day State visit to Angola and Botswana tomorrow, a release issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan said today.
This will be the first ever State visit by an Indian Head of State to Angola and Botswana.
On the first leg of her visit, President Murmu will visit Angola from November 8-11 at the invitation of Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço.
India and Angola are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
President Murmu will hold bilateral talks with her Angolan counterpart on November 9. She will also attend the 50th anniversary celebrations of Angola’s independence on November 11.
President Murmu is scheduled to address the Angolan Parliament and will interact with the Indian community in Angola.
India and Angola enjoy close ties of friendship and cooperation which have been growing across sectors. The State visit of President Murmu will provide an opportunity to review entire gamut of bilateral ties and provide further momentum to mutually beneficial cooperation.
On the second leg of her visit, President Murmu will visit of Botswana from November 11-13 at the invitation of the President of Botswana, Adv. Duma Gideon Boko. The State visit underscores India’s commitment to strengthen its long-standing and friendly ties with Botswana.
During the visit, President Murmu will hold bilateral talks with the President of Botswana on November 12. She is scheduled to address the National Assembly of Botswana, interact with the members of the Indian community in Botswana and visit sites of cultural and historical importance. The visit will provide fresh momentum to collaborative ties with Botswana and strengthen cooperation in new areas for mutual benefit.
‘’The State visits of President Murmu is reflective of India’s firm commitment to deepen its partnership with the African region, and will further strengthen India’s long-standing cooperative ties with Angola and Botswana,’’ the External Affairs Ministry said.
