Luanda - Angola and The Gambia signed Friday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a joint statement on the establishment of bilateral relations.
The document, which also aims to strengthen ties of friendship and strengthen cooperation, was signed by the Angolan ambassador to Ethiopia, Francisco da Cruz, and by the Gambian counterpart, Jainaba Jagne.
According to a press release from the Angolan Embassy in Ethiopia, the interlocutors were unanimous in stating that the ceremony marks the beginning of a new stage.
Francisco da Cruz stressed the need to continue strengthening ties of cooperation and friendship with the Republic of the Gambia.
In turn, Jainaba Jagne expressed her country's interest in benefiting from Angola's experience, among others, in the oil and gas sectors.
The diplomat highlighted the presence of many Gambians in Angola and Angolans in the Gambia.
Francisco da Cruz and Jainaba Jagne are also permanent representatives of their respective countries to the African Union (AU).
Last March, the two diplomats discussed the need to harmonise positions on issues related to the African Union and the advantages of solid regional representation, in view of the continent's challenges, especially in economic field.
At the regional level Angola is member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), while The Gambia is part of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
