Angola eyes stronger connectivity with Asia through new route to China’s Guangzhou

LUANDA, June 3 — Angola’s newly launched air route linking its northwestern province of Icolo e Bengo and the Chinese city of Guangzhou will enhance connectivity between Africa and Asia, Transport Minister Ricardo D’Abreu has said. Speaking at the launch ceremony on Tuesday, he noted that the new route forms part of the government’s strategy to expand Angola’s international connectivity, attract investment and promote economic diversification. D’Abreu described Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in southern China, as one of the world’s largest industrial, commercial and logistics centers and a strategic hub in global supply chains.