Secretary Antony J. Blinken will journey to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola January 21-26, 2024.
All through the journey, the Secretary will spotlight how the US has accelerated the U.S.-Africa partnership for the reason that U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, together with in areas reminiscent of local weather, meals, and well being safety. He can even emphasize our future-focused financial partnership, and the way the US is investing in infrastructure in Africa to spice up two-way commerce, create jobs at house and on the continent, and assist Africa compete within the international market.
Moreover, the Secretary will advance safety partnerships primarily based on shared values reminiscent of respect for human rights, promotion of democracy, and enlargement of the rule of regulation. He’ll reaffirm U.S. dedication to our coastal West African companions via the Technique to Stop Battle and Promote Stability, U.S. partnership with the Financial Group of West African States (ECOWAS) to handle regional challenges, and U.S. efforts to assist African management in de-escalating tensions and adopting diplomatic options to the battle within the japanese Democratic Republic of the Congo.
America reaffirms its sustained dedication to high-level U.S. engagement with Africa.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Division of State.
