Angola–Italy relations

Angola–Italy relations are the bilateral relations between Angola and Italy. Formal diplomatic relations were established on 4 June 1976. Following the Angolan War of Independence, Italy was the first country of the Western Bloc to recognize the newly-formed Republic of Angola, on 18 February 1976.

Economic relations
Angola is the third largest commercial partner for Italy in Subsaharan Africa. In 2022 the total volume of trade between the two countries reached € 1.8 billion. Exports from Angola amounted to €1.5 billion, most of which (93.2%) were crude oil exports, while the value of exports from Italy was €297 million. Among the Italian companies operating in Angola are Eni and Saipem in the oil sector, and Maire Tecnimont in the renewable energy sector.

Diplomatic missions
The Italian Embassy to Angola is located in Luanda, and was established in July 2004. The Angolan Embassy to Italy is located in Rome.