Russian president arrives in Angola at end of African tour

He was set to meet with Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos for talks to focus on expanding trade and economic ties, including in diamond mining, petroleum and power generation, the Kremlin said.

Angola is currently the head of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Russian oil company Zarubezhneft is seeking access to Angolan reserves and to boost ties with the state oil company Sonangol, the Kremlin said.

Russia‘s diamond monopoly Alrosa together with its Angolan partners is also prospecting for diamonds and has the right to explore for oil in the country.

Source: AHU – Raymond Irambo