Bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Angola are manifested in the political, economic and cultural spheres. Diplomatic relations Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Angola were established on December 1, 1994. * Angola is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Moscow, Russia. * Azerbaijan is accredited to Angola from its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa. On June 10-11, 2008 there was an official visit of the first lady of Angola Mrs. Luiza Milagre Pitra to Azerbaijan to take part in the "Enlargement of the role of women in the intercultural art" International Forum, held in Baku. Cultural connections The two countries cooperate in the field of education.<ref name=":3" /> Students are exchanged annually. On May 5-12, 2013 - Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Affairs students of the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy paid a visit to Angola and neighbouring countries (for instance, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, etc.) within the Capstone Project.<ref name=":0" /> There are joint sporting events planned for the future.