President Murmu addresses Angola's National Assembly on 50th anniversary of independence
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the National Assembly of Angola in Luanda on 10 November 2025, during her visit marking the 50th anniversary of Angola's independence.
Summary
Angola's National Assembly President Carolina Cerqueira called President Murmu's visit a new milestone in bilateral ties. Murmu said a shared history of anti-colonial struggle and democratic values links India and Angola, proposed more parliamentary exchanges, and praised the Angolan Parliament for having more than 39% women members, while referring to India's recent law to raise women's participation in legislatures. She called trade and economic cooperation, including energy, an important pillar of the partnership.
Key facts
- Event
- Address to National Assembly of Angola, Luanda
- Date
- 10 Nov 2025
- Occasion
- 50th anniversary of Angola's independence
- Assembly President
- Carolina Cerqueira
- Women in Angolan Parliament
- Over 39%
Practice MCQs 2 questions
President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Angola in November 2025 coincided with which milestone?
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Correct answer: B — 50th anniversary of Angola's independence
The visit marked the 50th anniversary of Angola's independence.
According to President Murmu's address in Luanda, women make up more than what share of the members of Angola's Parliament?
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Correct answer: C — 39%
Murmu said more than 39% of the members of the Angolan Parliament are women.