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UK government congratulates Angolan President-Elect

The Minister for Africa gave a statement on how the UK government is looking forward to working with the new Angolan government.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Rory Stewart OBE
• Published: 8 September 2017

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The Minister for Africa Rory Stewart said:

The UK warmly congratulates President-elect João Lourenço and commends the Angolan people on the peaceful environment in which the elections were held.

The UK looks forward to working with the new Angolan government to strengthen further our relationship in what will be a new era of opportunities for both countries.

Published 8 September 2017