UK-Angola Investment Forum: Minister McNeill's opening speech
UK-Angola Investment Forum highlights partnership on growth, shared challenges, and economic transformation beyond oil, with UK expertise in finance and infrastructure.
The Minister for Africa highlighted the long-standing partnership between the UK and Angola, emphasizing trust, shared ambition, and long-term commitment as foundations for growth.
The speech recalled the 2005 Gleneagles effort, where global leaders committed to reducing debt, improving health, education, and governance in Africa, reflecting enduring values of opportunity and equity.
Angola’s 50 years of independence were noted as a moment to reflect on progress and future direction, particularly in diversifying beyond oil into agriculture, energy, mining, and infrastructure.
The UK’s role was framed as providing expertise in finance, infrastructure, technology, and innovation, complementing Angola’s resources, talent, and vision for economic transformation.