India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · ANGOLA
India & Angola
ENERGY PARTNERAFRICA ENGAGEMENTDEVELOPMENT CREDIT LINESOIL IMPORTER
Angola is one of India's most important oil suppliers in sub-Saharan Africa and a key partner in India's Africa engagement strategy. India imports significant quantities of crude oil from Angola, making it one of India's top African energy partners. India has extended Lines of Credit to Angola for infrastructure and development projects, and both countries cooperate through the India-Africa Forum Summit framework. Angola's role as a major OPEC producer and its reconstruction needs post-civil war have made it a priority engagement for India.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Angola actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Bilateral trade is dominated by Angola's oil exports to India. Figures approximate based on DGFT and MEA bilateral data.
~$5bn
Total bilateral trade in goods
$0.4bn
India exports to country
$4.6bn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$5bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1975, in 5 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
Angola remains an important energy partner for India, with oil trade forming the backbone of the bilateral relationship. Development cooperation through LOCs and ITEC continues. There is scope to diversify beyond oil into pharmaceuticals, technology and infrastructure services as Angola rebuilds and modernises. The India-Africa Forum Summit provides a structured multilateral context for the relationship.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalLuanda
Population36 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1975
Indian diaspora~3,000
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