Luanda, ANGOLA, March 1 - Angola and France discussed Thursday cooperation during an audience the Angolan head of State João Lourenço granted to the French Foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Thursday. ,

 

The French top diplomat, who did not speak to the press at the end of the meeting, reached Luanda  Thursday for a 24-hour visit aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

 

Diplomatic relations between the countries date back to February 1976, after France recognised Angola's independence, proclaimed on November 11, 1975.

 

The two countries launched foundations for strengthening bilateral cooperation in 1982, after the signing of General Cooperation Agreement.

 

Both countries enjoy cooperation in various areas, with stress to health, water, sanitation, higher education, training of staff, science and technology, Oil, transport, trade, industry and telecommunications.

 

The two countries ties signaled a new era between 2014/15, following reciprocal visits by the former Heads of State, respectively José Eduardo dos Santos of Angola and François Hollande (France).

 

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