President Murmu to visit Angola, Botswana

• President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a six-day visit to Angola and Botswana beginning on November 7.

• This will be the first-ever state visit by an Indian head of State to Angola and Botswana.

• In the first leg of her trip, Murmu will visit Angola from November 8 to 11. 

• India and Angola are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. 

• President Murmu will be holding bilateral talks with President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco on November 9. 

• She will be attending the 50th anniversary celebrations of Angola’s independence on November 11, 2025. 

• President Murmu is scheduled to address the Angolan Parliament, and will be interacting with the Indian community in Angola. 

• India and Angola enjoy close ties of friendship and cooperation, which have been growing across sectors. 

• The State visit of President Murmu will provide an opportunity to review the entire gamut of bilateral ties and to provide further momentum to mutually beneficial cooperation.

• From Angola, she will travel to Botswana.

• The State visit underscores India’s commitment to strengthen its long-standing and friendly ties with Botswana. 

• During the visit, President Murmu will hold bilateral talks with the President of Botswana Duma Gideon Boko on 12 November. 

• President Murmu is scheduled to address the National Assembly of Botswana, interact with the members of the Indian community in Botswana, and visit sites of cultural and historical importance.

• The visit will provide fresh momentum to collaborative ties with Botswana and strengthen cooperation in new areas for mutual benefit.