Rubio Congratulates Angola on 51st Independence Anniversary, Backing Lobito Corridor Trade Integration
Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement on November 11 congratulating the people of Angola as they commemorate 51 years of independence. The United States appreciates Angola's leading role in regional peace and reconciliation efforts and the economic progress that is critical to development across the continent, the statement said.
The United States is proud to partner with Angola and supports its work to broaden regional commerce and economic integration through initiatives like the Lobito Corridor, which stands to open new markets and fuel prosperity throughout southern Africa, according to the statement.
The statement added that expanding U.S.-Angola cooperation in energy, infrastructure, private sector investment, and defense demonstrates the depth of the bilateral ties, and that the United States looks forward to further enhancing the relationship in the years ahead.
(Source: U.S. Department of State)
Source: U.S. Department of State
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：安哥拉首都 Luanda 天际线资料图。David Stanley 摄，CC BY 2.0，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: Skyline of Luanda, the capital of Angola (file photo). By David Stanley, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
