New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Angola’s President began his first state visit to India in 38 years with a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 02. Both nations discussed strengthening ties, with Angola condemning the Pahalgam terror attack and also expressed solidarity with India.Speaking on the State visit of President of Angola to India,Secretary (Economic Relations), Dammu Ravi says, "Angola President is on a state visit. Today, he was accorded ceremonial welcome in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan. This is the first time that a visit on both sides is taking place after 38 years. Angola holds the chairmanship of the African Union, which is a very important area for us in the context of the India-Africa partnership. The delegation between the two sides covered a wide gamut of the relationship. During the meeting, President Lourenco condemned the heinous terrorist act in Pahalgam, in Jammu and Kashmir, and there was condemnation of it, expressed solidarity with India in tackling terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism."
