Luanda, ANGOLA, February 20 - A group of UK investors Wednesday expressed availability to support the process of diversification of the Angolan economy, having announced plans to invest in the coming months up to USD 20 billion in areas such as agriculture and infrastructure.,

The delegation, which has been in Luanda since Monday, was received Wednesday by the President, João Lourenço.

Speaking to the press at the end of a 50 minute-audience, the head of the delegation of British investors, Robert Herson, said he encouraged the Angolan Head of State to keep going with the reforms in progress.

According to Robert Herson, the Angolan president was "very clear" in terms the priorities of the country, with the commitment of cooperation of the British businessmen.

The British group is part of "Invest Africa," an organisation focused on business support and investment strategy development for business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs.

Angola is strategically important to British energy needs and the United Kingdom has sought to strengthen bilateral relations.

In March 2009, the British Government reopened an export credit facility with Angola of up to USD 70 million for private investment.

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