In circles close to the PR, the possibility of JOÃO LOURENÇO being present in Washington DC for the signing was considered. Angolan Public Television, whose alignment is defined with the PR, even reported that the US had invited JL to the ceremony, based on a suggestion made by one of its journalists at a White House briefing, that JL be invited in recognition of his role. Despite the favorable reaction at the briefing, no invitation was ever made. READ MORE