President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a two-nation tour to Angola and Botswana tomorrow. The President will visit Angola on the first leg of her tour at the invitation of her counterpart, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. India and Angola are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. 

 

During her visit, President Murmu will hold bilateral talks with President Lourenço on the 9th of this month. She will attend the 50th anniversary celebrations of Angola’s independence on the 11th of this month. President Murmu is scheduled to address the Angolan Parliament and interact with the Indian community in Angola. India and Angola enjoy close ties of friendship and cooperation, which have been growing across sectors. The visit will provide an opportunity to review the entire gamut of bilateral ties and to provide further momentum to mutually beneficial cooperation.

 

On the second leg of her visit, President Murmu will proceed to Botswana on the 11th of November. The visit underscores the country’s commitment to strengthening its long-standing and friendly ties with Botswana. During the visit, the President will hold bilateral talks with the Botswana President Duma Gideon Bokoon. She is scheduled to address the National Assembly of Botswana, interact with the members of the Indian community, 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.