Minister João Baptista Borges, of the Ministry of Energy and Water, together with Energy Secretary António Belsa da Costa, received Danae Pauli, who serves as the Counselor for the “Global Partnership for Infrastructure and Investment” program under the United States Government, on February 14th. Ambassador Agostinho Van-Dúnem, representing Angola to the United States of America, was also present.
The meeting primarily discussed the integration of high-voltage transmission/transportation line projects in the Southern and Eastern regions as part of the Lobito Corridor framework. Additionally, topics included preparations for the Strategic Energy Dialogue, assistance from the Power Africa Program, and the second phase of the Sun Africa project for the installation of Solar Parks in the country.
It’s important to highlight the involvement of the GPII, a governmental institution, in implementing and operationalizing Lobito Corridor projects.
This statement was released by the Information Technology, Institutional Communication, and Press Office of the Ministry of Energy and Water in Luanda on February 15, 2024. João Baptista Borges João Baptista Borges