In September 1977, Argentina recognized the independence and established diplomatic relations with Angola.

[3] In May 2005, Angolan President, José Eduardo dos Santos, paid an official visit to Argentina.

[4] In May 2012, Argentine President, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, paid an official visit to Angola.

[5] In 2013, Angolan Foreign Minister, Georges Rebelo Chikoti, paid a visit to Argentina and met his counterpart, Héctor Timerman.

[citation needed] During the visit, both Foreign Ministers held a meeting within the framework of the political consultation mechanisms and discussed current bilateral relations between both nations.