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In a move aimed at strengthening civil aviation ties and accelerating regional integration across Africa, Angola and Côte d’Ivoire have signed a significant Air Services Agreement. The accord was formally concluded on Tuesday, June 24, during a high-level ceremony in Luanda.
The signing took place in the main hall of Angola’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the document endorsed by Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo d’Abreu, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Trade, Souleymane Diarrassouba.
The event was attended by Angola’s Foreign Minister Téte António and Ivorian Prime Minister Robert Mambé.
The agreement is designed to facilitate greater connectivity between the two nations and promote stronger economic and commercial ties.
“This legal instrument aims, among other objectives, to enhance contact between our two countries and intensify economic and trade relations between Angola and Côte d’Ivoire,” said Prime Minister Mambé.
He also welcomed the forthcoming launch of a direct air link between Luanda and Abidjan, expressing optimism about the practical benefits it will bring.
Angola’s Transport Minister Ricardo d’Abreu described the agreement as a vital part of the African Union’s broader strategic vision, as laid out in Agenda 2063.
“This is aligned with the African Union’s commitment to improving air connectivity among African states,” he stated.
“Angola remains committed to contributing to the strengthening of aviation infrastructure and services across the continent as part of our dedication to African mobility.”
As part of the new arrangement, Angola’s national airline, TAAG, will launch its first direct flight to Abidjan in August this year, departing from the newly inaugurated Dr.
António Agostinho Neto International Airport.
The agreement marks a key milestone in the effort to create a more interconnected and economically robust Africa, with both nations viewing air transport as a driver of integration, development, and trade.
