Canada-Angola relations
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Bilateral relations
Canada established diplomatic relations with Angola in 1978. Canada is represented in Angola by the Embassy of Canada based in Maputo, Mozambique. There is also an Honorary Consul in Luanda.
Canada and Angola maintain positive relations, in part due to Canada’s important role during Angola’s peace and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) processes in the late 1990s.
Trade relations
The Angolan market presents opportunities for Canadian businesses and investors in the natural resources, infrastructure, clean technology, aerospace and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sectors, focusing on having Canadian standards in curriculum being adopted locally. In 2023, two-way merchandise trade between Canada and Angola totalled $57.7 million, comprising of $57.6 million in exports from Canada and $0.1 million of imports from Angola.
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International assistance
The Government of Canada is a strong supporter of multi-country initiatives and regional programs that benefit Angolans. For example, Canada is among the top donors to the Global Partnership for Education and the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Canada’s international assistance also supports Angola’s economic diversification, particularly through development financing. Since 2017-2018, Canada has provided $34 million in international assistance to Angola.
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, administered by the Embassy of Canada in Maputo, provides support to local organizations that promote human rights, gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in Angola.
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Partnerships and organizations
To develop effective responses to today’s most pressing global challenges, Canada and Angola work closely in multilateral fora, such as:
- Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)
- United Nations (UN)
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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