Foremost, Angola has been described as "Norway's most important economic partner in Africa".

Both petroleum-rich countries, the state-owned Norwegian petroleum company Statoil ventured into Angola in 1991.

The Norwegian ambassador to Angola also has a side accreditation to São Tomé and Príncipe.

[4] Notable Norwegian ambassadors in Luanda include Arild Retvedt Øyen (2002–2008).

Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg visited Angola in December 2018.