Chairman Labonne, Honourable Minister, Your Excellency Lourenço, Ladies and gentlemen,
It is a great pleasure to meet you in Paris for this significant forum. Our discussion emphasizes the strong ties between the EU and Angola, especially in these challenging global times. The speech highlights the importance of the Global Gateway, which aims to improve regional infrastructure such as the Lobito Corridor. This project is crucial for enhancing trade, investment, and sustainable development across the region, benefiting both Europe and Africa.
The EU and Angola stand together as strategic partners, addressing mutual needs and opportunities. The Global Gateway Strategy seeks to attract investments that promote sustainable development and open new markets. The private sector plays a key role in these efforts, ensuring projects are not only ambitious but also impactful, improving lives through job creation, connectivity, and skill development.
The forum, organized by the Mouvement des Entreprises de France International and the Angolan Investment Promotion Agency, is a testament to the strong EU-Angola partnership and the critical role of Frances private sector.