Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço on Friday concluded his three-day state visit to Tanzania, departing for Luanda after engagements focused on strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.
President Lourenço’s visit, which ended on October 30, 2026, included official talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan on ways to deepen bilateral relations and broaden cooperation in key economic and development sectors.
The visit provided an opportunity for the two countries to explore areas of mutual interest as Tanzania and Angola seek to strengthen their partnership and expand economic ties.
In Dodoma, President Lourenço joined President Samia at the official launch of infrastructure at Mtumba Government City, including its road network, marking a major milestone in the development of the country's new administrative centre.
The Angolan leader was officially seen off by President Samia at Chamwino State House before proceeding to Dodoma Airport for his departure.
At the airport, he was farewelled by the Minister of Defence and National Service, Dr Rhimo Nyansaho, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dr Ngwaru Maghembe, and Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule.
Others present were Tanzania's Ambassador to Angola, based in Zambia, Engineer Cyprian Luhemeja, Tanzania's Honorary Consul in Angola, Mbwana Mziray, and other government officials.