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Tokyo, August 6, 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to Japan, Teodolinda Rosa Rodrigues Coelho, attended the ceremony in Hiroshima early Thursday morning (August 6, 2026), Angola time, marking the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing.
With a record number of representatives from 121 countries, the event took place at the Peace Memorial Park, built in honor of the victims, and was presided over by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who called for “a world free of nuclear weapons.”
Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui delivered a statement for peace and called on world leaders to immediately abolish nuclear weapons, recalling the catastrophic damage they inflict on humanity.
Hiroshima observed a moment of silence at 8:15 a.m., the exact minute the atomic bomb was dropped in 1945. At that time, the heat and radiation from the explosion destroyed the city; approximately 140,000 people died by the end of that year, and many survivors suffer from cancer and other illnesses related to radiation exposure.
Visitors from around the world joined the people of Hiroshima, representing all of Japan, on a pilgrimage to the Peace Memorial Park to pay tribute to the victims.
On Friday, continuing the visit’s itinerary, Angola’s ambassador to Japan, Teodolinda Coelho, will travel to Nagasaki, another Japanese city struck by an atomic bomb on August 9, 1945.
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Last Friday, the National Assembly unanimously approved, with 161 votes in favor, three international legal instruments that strengthen Angola’s strategic cooperation with Japan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the Republic of Korea, covering the telecommunications, defense, and economic development sectors.
The vote took place during the 3rd Extraordinary Plenary Meeting of the 4th Legislative Session of the 5th Legislature.
In presenting the legislation, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Esmeralda Mendonça explained that the treaty is based on the fundamental principles of respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, mutual equality, and non-interference in internal affairs.
The official also reaffirmed Angola’s and the United Arab Emirates’ strict adherence to the United Nations Charter, the general norms of international law, and the other international obligations assumed by both states.
According to the minister, the agreement aims to define the principles, areas, and modalities of cooperation, while respecting each country’s domestic laws and the applicable norms of international law.
The agreement covers areas such as military training and education, the defense industry, technical and scientific research and development, logistical support, equipment procurement and maintenance, military health services, peacekeeping operations and humanitarian assistance, military intelligence and security, military history, maritime security, and the fight against piracy.
The Secretary of State clarified that the cooperation will take the form of visits by officers, bilateral commissions, joint exercises, and exchanges between military educational institutions.
The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Esmeralda Mendonça, clarified that the approved agreement does not mandate the automatic execution of operational military activities. Each initiative will depend on prior consultation and specific agreements, within the planning mechanisms outlined in the document itself, ensuring sovereignty in strategic decision-making.
Angola–United Arab Emirates Joint Committee
To ensure the treaty’s implementation, an Angola–United Arab Emirates Joint Committee will be established, a body responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and strategic management of the agreement.
The bilateral technical commission will be responsible for the detailed drafting of annual cooperation plans, as well as for the precise definition of activities, locations, and deadlines for achieving the outlined goals.
In financial and budgetary terms, the agreement adopts the principle of cost-sharing, establishing that each State will bear the expenses arising from its respective actions.
In terms of routine logistics, the visiting party will fully cover the expenses for transportation, lodging, meals, and other logistical costs for its operational and specialized personnel, unless otherwise agreed upon in advance by the parties.
The agreement uncompromisingly safeguards the national sovereignty and the criminal and civil jurisdiction of each State.
The document stipulates that all visiting contingents or personnel are strictly required to comply with the laws, administrative regulations, and safety standards in force in the host territory.
It is expressly stipulated that no privileges or immunities shall be granted that would place foreign personnel outside the legal and constitutional framework of the host State.
The text of the treaty also includes robust provisions on information security (strict protocols for safeguarding classified data and information of military interest), property and confidentiality (protection of intellectual property rights and mutual guarantees of technical confidentiality), and dispute resolution (clauses on force majeure, procedures for amending or terminating the treaty, and the stipulation that any disputes be resolved exclusively through direct consultations, amicable negotiations, or diplomatic channels, excluding recourse to international courts).
The international legal instrument will have an initial term of five years and will be automatically renewable for equal periods. The agreement will take full legal effect immediately upon receipt of the last formal notification, via diplomatic channels, confirming the completion of the procedures.
INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND PRESS OFFICE OF THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA IN JAPAN, in Tokyo, August 3, 2026. –
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A delegation from the Setagaya Ward Board of Education Secretariat, comprising students from various educational levels, visited the Embassy of the Republic of Angola in Japan on July 23, 2026.
The delegation was led by Koichi Yamamura, head of the Setagaya Board of Education’s Projects Department, and was received by Cabral Laureano, counselor at the Angolan Embassy.
A total of 23 students selected through the “Hello Career Work” program participated in the visit. This initiative aims to encourage young people to reflect on their future career options by providing them with direct exposure to various fields of work, including diplomacy.
As a token of appreciation, the Japanese children crafted buttons using Angolan fabrics, which the Embassy will use in future cultural promotion events.
As part of the cooperation between Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Setagaya Ward, and the Embassy of the Republic of Angola in Tokyo, the initiative allowed visitors to learn about various aspects of Angolan life, with a focus on the political, economic, tourism, and sociocultural spheres.
During the event, the students also had the opportunity to learn about the role and functions of a diplomatic mission, as well as to deepen their knowledge of Angola, its culture, history, and development potential, thereby strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
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President João Lourenço today delivered a message of confidence and encouragement to participants at the 41st edition of the Angola International Trade Fair (FILDA).
The message was delivered by the Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano, during the opening ceremony of the country’s largest trade fair.
In the message, the Head of State highlights FILDA as one of the most important demonstrations of the vitality of Angola’s private sector and of the country’s growing capacity to establish itself as a more diversified, competitive economy that is increasingly integrated into the region and the world.
João Lourenço also emphasized that, over more than four decades, FILDA has established itself as the primary forum for interaction between domestic and international companies, reflecting the evolution of the Angolan economy and investors’ growing confidence in the opportunities the country offers.
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July 15, 2026
On Tuesday in New York, Secretary of State for Planning Luís Epalanga expressed Angola’s interest in taking cooperation with Japan to a new level by establishing an institutional framework for collaboration in the areas of strategic planning, public investment management, public policy evaluation, public-private partnerships, and institutional development.
According to a statement from Angola’s Permanent Mission in New York, Luís Epalanga was speaking during a meeting with Japan’s Minister of State, Tsuji Kiyoto, on the sidelines of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).
In the area of technical cooperation, the Angolan official advocated strengthening the partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) by expanding technical assistance programs, training national personnel, and supporting the implementation of priority projects under the National Development Plan, as well as ensuring greater alignment between the Agency’s programs and Angola’s strategic priorities.
Luís Epalanga also encouraged more active participation by the Japanese private sector in the Angolan economy, highlighting existing investment opportunities in the sectors of energy, agriculture, infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing, critical minerals, the digital economy, and urban development. In this context, he proposed organizing a Japanese business mission to Angola, with the aim of fostering contacts among investors and identifying projects of mutual interest.
Importance of TICAD
The Secretary of State also reaffirmed Angola’s commitment to the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), considering it a prime platform for strengthening cooperation between Japan and African countries, particularly in mobilizing investment, fostering technological innovation, developing human capital, and financing infrastructure projects.
At the end of the meeting, both sides reiterated their willingness to continue deepening institutional dialogue and strengthening a partnership based on innovation, sustainable development, investment, and shared prosperity, for the benefit of both peoples.
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Tokyo, July 10, 2026 – Angola’s Ambassador to Japan, Teodolinda Rosa Rodrigues Coelho, received Ambassador Jun Shimmi, Commissioner of the GREEN×EXPO 2027 International Horticultural Exhibition, today (July 10, 2026) in a courtesy call.
The meeting provided an opportunity to take stock of preparations for the exposition, which will take place in Yokohama, Japan, from March 19 to September 26, 2027, under the theme “Future Scenario for Happiness.”
Appointed by the Government of Japan, the Expo Commissioner is the host country’s chief representative, responsible for promoting the event and overseeing its organization.
Angola will participate in GREEN × EXPO 2027 with a delegation led by Commissioner-General Rosa Cruz e Silva, who recently visited Yokohama for a training session for representatives of participating countries.
GREEN × EXPO 2027 will serve as yet another important international platform for Angola to showcase its potential in the fields of agriculture, sustainability, investment, tourism, and culture, thereby enhancing the country’s profile and opportunities for international cooperation.
INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND PRESS OFFICE, EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA IN JAPAN, Tokyo, July 10, 2026. –
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Tokyo, July 9, 2026 – Angola’s Ambassador to Japan, Teo-dolinda Rosa Rodrigues Coelho, received a delegation from the “Barrier-Free Japan” Project, an initiative that brings together children with Down syndrome and promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities.
In her welcoming remarks, the Ambassador expressed solidarity with the children, who, in turn, shared their life experiences and the dreams they hope to achieve.
The initiative aimed to provide children with disabilities an opportunity to interact with the Ambassador and staff of the Diplomatic Mission in a relaxed setting, reinforcing the message that society has not forgotten them. The meeting also sought to raise public awareness of the importance of inclusion and respect for the rights of people with disabilities.
The President of the Barrier Free Japan Project, Bengt Yamada, presented data on the number of people with disabilities in Japan and highlighted the progress made in their integration into society.
The Barrier Free Japan works to reduce ignorance, prejudice, and discrimination, contributing to the creation of a more inclusive society where everyone can live with comfort, dignity, and equal opportunities.
To date, the Barrier Free Japan Project has visited 62 embassies in Tokyo. The initiative has also held meetings with former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and Ireland’s Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton. Among its achievements, the initiative played a key role in influencing the Japanese government’s decision to abolish the income restriction applied to families with children with disabilities.
The delegation was led by Bengt Yamada, President of the Barrier Free Japan Project, an initiative that supports children with disabilities in collaboration with governments, embassies accredited in Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, the City of Yokohama, and various companies.
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Ambassador of Angola to Japan, Teodolinda Rosa Rodrigues Coelho, hosted Ambassador of Austria to Japan, Sigrid Berka, on Tuesday (July 7, 26).
The cordial meeting gave the Austrian diplomat the opportunity to tour the facilities of the Angolan Embassy in Japan and to strengthen the bonds of cooperation and friendship between the two diplomatic missions.
As a gesture of courtesy, Ambassador Teodolinda Coelho presented her counterpart with Ginga coffee from Angola, a souvenir that was gratefully received by the visitor.
INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND PRESS OFFICE OF THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA IN JAPAN, in Tokyo, July 7, 2026. –
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Tokyo, July 6, 2026 – Angolan visual artist Márcia Dias has once again raised Angola’s profile on the international art scene by winning the Gold Medal and the International Career Tribute Award Trophy at the International Contemporary Art Exhibition, Arte Brasil 2026, held July 1–5, at the Kariya Cultural Center Iris in the city of Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
The event brought together artists from various countries in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, creativity, and appreciation for the visual arts, through exhibitions, meetings between artists, curators, and experts, as well as practical demonstrations of high technical skill.
Márcia Dias stood out to the jury by creating a work live and under evaluation in just 15 minutes, strictly adhering to the time limit set by the organizers. The painting depicts the African savanna, the African sun, and the baobab (imbondeiro), one of the most emblematic symbols of Angolan culture and African ancestry. Known as the “Tree of Life,” the composition showcased creativity, exceptional technical mastery, speed of execution, and artistic sensitivity—qualities that earned her the competition’s highest honor.
In addition to the Gold Medal, the artist received the International Career Tribute Award Trophy, an honor bestowed in recognition of her artistic career spanning many years and her contribution to promoting Angolan art on the most prestigious international stages.
This latest achievement reinforces a career marked by significant international recognition. In 2019, Márcia Dias received the Gold Medal at the World Trade Center in Dubai for her work Mumuíla. In 2023, was once again honored with the Gold Medal during the 64th edition of the Salon Premier in the United Kingdom for her realistic portrait of Angolan writer Óscar Ribas; on that occasion, she was also honored for her 20-year artistic career.
During her stay in Japan, Márcia Dias was received by the Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to Japan, Teodolinda Rosa Rodrigues Coelho, who congratulated the artist on this recognition and highlighted the importance of her work in promoting Angolan culture internationally.
The award she has now received in Kariya marks another milestone in Márcia Dias’s career and reaffirms the growing recognition of Angolan contemporary art on the international scene.
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July 26, 2026, Tokyo
Students at Iinaka Elementary School, located in Saitama Prefecture, deepened their knowledge of Angola during a visit organized by the Angolan Embassy in Japan.
Ms. Lourdes Laureano, Third Secretary at the Embassy, shared information with the children about Angola across a wide range of topics, sparking great interest among the students in learning more about the country’s reality, culture, and potential.
The school administration made a point of demonstrating, through its customary hospitality and spirit of respect—hallmarks of Japanese culture—the high levels of organization and learning fostered in the school’s daily routine.
For the past three years, the Angolan Embassy in Japan has been conducting exchange and interaction activities with this educational institution, which serves Japanese children and the children of immigrants, promoting mutual understanding and strengthening cultural ties between the two countries.
INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND PRESS OFFICE OF THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA IN JAPAN, in Tokyo, June 26, 2026. –
