Angola is moving beyond its traditional role as a mere supplier of raw materials, declared the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, on Wednesday in Huambo Province.
“We want to create value here. We want to cut stones here, refine here, transform here, and employ people here.
We want the wealth extracted to circulate within Angola and benefit Angolans,” said the minister during the Mining Investment Forum taking place in the southern city.
According to Azevedo, holding initiatives like this in the country’s interior regions is of strategic importance. “They show that development begins when we decentralize ambition.”
He also made it clear to investors that Angola is not just a destination for resource extraction. “It is a country of real opportunities for those who want to be part of something greater.”
He concluded with a strong call to action: “So yes, bring your investments—but also bring your ethics, your commitment to local training, and your readiness for long-term partnerships. Bring your best, because Angola is offering its best.”
