Angola’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Albano Lopes, arrived in the Chinese city of Guangzhou on 9 November for a visit that includes participation in the China–Africa Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum and the World Chinese Language Conference.

On his arrival in China, the Minister was received by Angola’s Consul-General in Guangzhou, António Nascimento. Angola’s participation in the events aims to deepen bilateral co-operation in higher education, science, technology and innovation.

Albano Lopes said that the events provide an opportunity to follow international developments in the promotion and teaching of Chinese and identify new opportunities for academic and scientific co-operation. Areas of interest include scientific exchanges, student and faculty mobility, specialised training and partnerships between Angolan and Chinese higher education institutions.

The mission forms part of Angola’s efforts to promote sustainable development, technological modernisation and human capital development, as well as to improve the quality of higher education.

(Source: Jornal de Angola, 9 November)