A North Korean government representative has expressed an interest in investment in agriculture and agro-industries in Angola’s northern Malanje province, Angola’s state news agency ANGOP reported on Friday.

Quoting North Korean Ambassador to the Republic of Angola Kim Hyon Il, the article said that North Korea had expressed interest after touring the Pungo Andongo Farm.

Kim “acknowledged the economic and tourism potential of the province and said that Malanje is in good condition regarding the development of agro-industry and tourism,” ANGOP said.

The news comes a week after a meeting between Kim Hyon Il and Angola’s President José Eduardo dos Santos at the Presidential