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Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof emphasized that establishing strong cooperation with African countries and the African Union is critical for Europe, highlighting its significance in areas such as trade, energy transition, combating organized crime, and preventing irregular migration.

Schoof stated that he attended the summit held between the African Union and the European Union in Angola and held a meeting with Angolan President João Lourenço, during which bilateral relations and further areas of cooperation were discussed.

He highlighted the strategic importance of the Lobito Corridor project, which spans Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia.

Schoof noted that, thanks to the logistics platform developed jointly with Angolan authorities, Dutch companies can contribute their expertise to the development of fertile farmland along the railway route. He described this as a “win-win opportunity” for Europe, Dutch businesses, and Angola.