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The event brought together a highly engaged audience, including many with extensive academic, professional, and regional experience in Africa, contributing to a rich and informed discussion throughout the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The keynote address was delivered by the very entertaining Dr Jo\u00e3o Manuel de Costa Canoquena, an Angolan-Australian academic based in Canberra. Dr Canoquena spoke on the development of the modern Angolan state, tracing its historical evolution and highlighting the political, economic, and strategic factors shaping Angola\u2019s trajectory today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the keynote, AIIA WA President Brendan Augustin expertly moderated a panel discussion featuring His Excellency Ant\u00f3nio Manuel Luvualu de Carvalho, the first resident Ambassador of Angola to Australia, and AIIA WA Past President Dr Susan (Sue) Boyd AM FAIIA. The panel explored contemporary developments in Angola\u2019s foreign policy, with particular attention to the country\u2019s emerging Indo-Pacific strategy and its implications for Australia\u2013Angola relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion was followed by a lively Q&amp;A session, with audience members contributing thoughtful questions and insights that reflected the depth of expertise present in the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AIIA WA extends its sincere thanks to His Excellency Ant\u00f3nio Manuel Luvualu de Carvalho and the Embassy of the Republic of Angola for partnering with the Institute to make this important event possible. 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