Jorge Cardoso, the Director for Africa, the Middle East, and Regional Organizations at the Angolan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has announced that 42 heads of state and government have confirmed their participation in an upcoming international summit. Delegations are scheduled to arrive between Saturday and Sunday, with some expected to land as late as Monday. Notably, 42 delegations hail from the African continent, while 26 represent the European bloc. Cardoso, serving as the event’s spokesperson, emphasized the significant European presence, with 14 delegations led by heads of state or government. The summit will also feature the participation of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, alongside representatives from key UN specialized agencies. Additionally, the president of the African Development Bank, Sidi Ould Tah, and delegates from various regional organizations have confirmed their attendance, underscoring the event’s global significance.