Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola 

The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola. The Secretary-General expressed his appreciation for the excellent collaboration between the United Nations and Angola and exchanged views with the President on the impacts of conflict and climate change.  
 
The Secretary-General welcomed the critical role played by Angola in advancing peace and security in the region and discussed with the President recent regional developments.