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Insígnia da República de AngolaGoverno de AngolaMIREX — Ministério das Relações ExterioresEmbassy of the Republic of Angola to the United States of America
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History of the Mission

Three decades of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Angola and the United States of America.

From recognition to permanent representation

The Republic of Angola and the United States of America established diplomatic relations on 19 May 1993, following Washington's recognition of the Angolan Government. Opening the Embassy in Washington, D.C. placed on a formal footing a dialogue that had until then run through indirect channels.

Since then the bilateral relationship has widened from the political sphere to cooperation in economics, health, education, defence and energy. Angola is part of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and a party to agreements including the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) and PEPFAR.

The Mission has also followed Angola's rise as a mediator of conflicts in the Great Lakes region and the development of infrastructure projects of continental scale, such as the Lobito Corridor.

Milestones

  1. 19 May 1993Diplomatic relations established between Angola and the United States
  2. 1993The Embassy opens in Washington, D.C.
  3. 2025Thirty-second anniversary of the bilateral relationship
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Gallery of Ambassadors

The Heads of Mission who have represented Angola in Washington since 1993.

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