A Memorandum of Understanding was developed and signed in Washington, DC by H.E. Mr. Agostinho Van-Dunem, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the United States, and Ms. Florizelle Liser, President and CEO of Corporate Council on Africa , to officially mark the collaboration between the CCA and the Government of the Republic of Angola, who will be hosting the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in 2025 in the city of Luanda, Angola.
The 2025 Summit marks a significant milestone as Angola celebrates the 50th anniversary of its national independence and assumes the Chairmanship of the African Union . Thus, co-organizing and hosting the U.S.-Africa Business Summit during such a momentous year underscores Angola's firm commitment to promoting a new phase in as well as strengthening economic ties between Africa and the United States.
"We are delighted to bring the U.S.-Africa Business Summit to Angola in the Summer of 2025," said Florie Liser, President and CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa."This year's Summit promises to be a landmark event, highlighting not only Angola's economic potential and strategic importance as a leader in Africa, but recognizing the African continent’s increasing importance as a strategic economic, trade and business partner of the U.S. Government and private sector.
Participants will engage in high-level discussions on the critical issues and challenges, key sectors, and opportunities impacting the U.S.-Africa trade and investment relationship as well as sign deals and advance new business ventures and commercial partnerships that will drive economic growth and development both in the United States and Africa.