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President of the MPLA Agostinho Neto

Agostinho Neto, Antonio 1922 - 1979

President of the MPLA Agostinho Neto

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March 11, 1976

Minutes of the Meeting between Todor Zhivkov and Fidel Castro in Sofia

Conversation for the record between Zhivkov and Castro during a four-day-long state visit of the Cuban leader to Bulgaria. Among the main issues discussed was the state of economic development in both countries, their relations with Albania, China, Romania and Yugoslavia; the Cuban foreign policy in Africa and the Caribbean; the civil war in Angola; the battle for the Third World.

January 26, 1975

Letter from Neto to Cuban leadership, Dar-es-Salaam

Letter from Neto to Cuban leadership requesting help in setting up schools and providing military training, weapons and expertise

October 16, 1978

Statements of Agostinho Neto, Samora Machel and Mengistu Haile Mariam on the Political Situation in Zimbabwe

Statements made during Todor Zhivkov’s visit to sub-Saharan Africa, 16-19 October 1978

December 3, 1975

Memorandum of Conversation with Chinese Delegation led by Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping

Chinese delegation visits the White House and discusses Angola. The Chinese emphasize that South Africa must exit the conflict if there is to be any chance of rallying other African states to oppose Neto.

July 4, 1975

Soviet Ambassador to Angola E.I. Afanasenko, Memorandum of Conversation with Angolan President Neto

Soviet Ambassador to the People's Republic of Angola E.I. Afanasenko, Memorandum of Conversation with President of the MPLA Agostinho Neto where Neto elaborates on Angolan relations with other parties in neighboring countries and requests financial and military aid.