Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The Embassy of Angola in Japan inaugurated today, in Setagaya City, Tokyo, a national art exhibition featuring photographs celebrating the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between the two nations.
The exhibition—which will remain open to the public until March 25—presents a diverse collection of artworks and photographic records. These pieces illustrate Angola’s cultural richness, tourism potential, and development, as well as significant milestones in bilateral diplomatic cooperation.
During her speech, the Ambassador of Angola to Japan, Teodolinda Coelho, highlighted the excellent state of bilateral relations. She emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in the fields of arts, culture, and tourism as a contribution to the efforts for the diversification of the national economy.
In turn, the Mayor of Setagaya, Nobuto Hosaka, reiterated the commitment to cooperate with the Diplomatic Mission, stressing that the exhibition is an important initiative to promote multicultural coexistence and bring communities closer together. He also expressed his desire to see the relations between both countries further consolidated.
Finally, the President of the Japan-Angola Friendship Association, Yumiko Akiyama, praised the initiative and expressed her wish that it contributes significantly to deepening the cultural exchange between the Angolan and Japanese people.
