In a candid discussion, Angolan President João Lourenço shed light on the transformative impact of Chinese investments in his country’s infrastructure. Reflecting on Angola's tumultuous history marked by Portuguese colonization and Cold War conflicts, Lourenço emphasized how these past challenges left the nation lacking essential infrastructure.
President Lourenço contrasted the approaches of Western and Chinese investors, stating, \"The Chinese didn't come to our country fully armed. They came with funds and technology.\" This collaboration led to the development of vital roads, railroads, ports, airports, and hydropower plants, significantly boosting Angola’s economic landscape.
Lourenço's recent visit to China after this year's Two Sessions marks a milestone as he became the first foreign head of state to make this journey. He lauded the partnership between Angola and China as a textbook example of how peace and strategic investments can pave the way for prosperity, turning the adverse economic consequences of war into opportunities for growth.
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