Luanda — The Angolan consul to Barcelona, Spain, Alfonso Hernández-Moreno, Friday said that the Angolan government's efforts to win foreign investments, mainly from this region, has been successful.

Addressing Angolan reporters, Hernández-Moreno said that the consulate has been working hard to disseminate the Angolan reality and discuss, with Catalan businesspeople, in searching for ways that could contribute to assistance for the development of Angola.

"Meetings have been held with many Spanish entrepreneurs with a view to highlighting the enormous Angolan potentialities. That is why I am convinced that the Catalan entrepreneurs have many opportunities", stressed the diplomat.

According to him, since January this year some 211 visas, mostly of businesspeople, were granted by the Angolan consulate in Barcelona and the current average tends to increase.

Alfonso Hernández-Moreno also noted that a high number of businesspeople of Barcelona have been in touch with the consulate to learn of business opportunities, the proceedings in this sector and the ways for investment.

There are 83 Angolan citizens registered in Barcelona, but some 300 forms applying for work and residence have been submitted since 1998, according to data of the local government delegation.