Luanda - The international media in various countries are highlighting the Angolan President's three-day visit to the People's Republic of China, centered on strengthening cooperation between the two states.
The visit included a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Li Qiang and the Speaker of Parliament, Zhao Leji.
The Observador portal, Minuto a minuto and Portugal's RTP announced Xi Jinping's meeting with João Lourenço and his participation in the business forum, with the theme "Investment in Angola".
The working meetings with Chinese business people operating or seeking to join the Angolan market in the future, and the last day of the visit to Shandong province, for contacts with productive sectors in the textile industry, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, were also highlighted.
Germany's DW emphasized that the meeting between the two statesmen was aimed at identifying new areas for strategic partnership outside the oil sector.
The US press, especially the Voice of America (VOA), also emphasized the meeting between the Angolan and Chinese statesmen.
DW website also highlights the Angolan President's participation in the business forum between Chinese and Angolan businesspeople, highlighting investment in Angola at the centre of the debates.
Chinese News Agency, Xinhua, emphasizes that Angola is ready to work with China and boost economic development.
Angola/China relations
Relations between Angola and China date back to 1983 and reached their highest point in 2000 when the Asian giant began to make loans to the country to rebuild infrastructure destroyed by the war and to boost the national economy.
Since 2007, Angola has been China's biggest trading partner in Africa, with a turnover totaling 24.8 billion US dollars in 2010 alone.
In Angola, China operates in the most varied areas of the country's economic and social life, with a strong presence in staff training, such as the construction and equipping of the Integrated Technological Training Centre (CINFOTEC) and the Venâncio de Moura Diplomatic Academy and scholarships for young Angolans. EH/VIC/DAN/AMP
