 In January 1975, Angola's three national liberation movements (People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA) and National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA)) met with the colonial power in Alvor, Portugal, to establish the modalities of the transition to independence.FLEC was not invited.The Alvor Agreement was signed, establishing Angolan independence and confirming Cabinda as part of Angola.