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Office of the Spokesperson Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Gabonese Minister of Defense Félicité Ongouori Ngoubili today in Libreville.  Deputy Secretary Sherman and Minister Ngoubili discussed opportunities to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, continue joint training programs with the Gabonese military, and deepen peace and security in the region …

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Office of the Spokesperson Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba today in Libreville. Deputy Secretary Sherman and President Bongo Ondimba had a productive conversation on potential new avenues for deepening our strong relations. They discussed environmental protection and climate resilience, Congo Basin conservation efforts, and public health initiatives …

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Wendy R. Sherman, Deputy Secretary of State Luanda, Angola Mutu Ya Kevela School DEPUTY SECRETARY SHERMAN: Good afternoon everyone. What a terrific tour and what a phenomenal set-up you have. Thank you for giving us all an opportunity to see this good work. I want to begin by thanking Minister of State for Social Affairs …

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Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio in Luanda.  Deputy Secretary Sherman and Foreign Minister Antonio discussed the strong and deepening partnership between the United States and Angola.  They discussed areas of shared interest, including strengthening …

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Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Angolan President João Lourenço in Luanda.  Deputy Secretary Sherman and President Lourenço discussed deepening our strong bilateral relationship and the importance of bolstering trade and U.S. private investment and promoting progress on economic reforms …

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Office of the Spokesperson Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman had warm and productive meetings with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor and Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Alvin Botes today in Pretoria. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Minister Pandor discussed the importance of the U.S.-South Africa partnership and shared …

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Ned Price, Department Spokesperson In Geneva at the High-Level Roundtable for the Horn of Africa Drought, the United States announced more than $200 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Horn of Africa region.  This funding will be used to respond to the humanitarian needs from the devastating drought and to address the needs of refugees, …

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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the Togolese people a happy National Day. The United States and Togo enjoy a productive and growing relationship as we work together to advance health, security, economic growth, and mutual democratic values. Over the past year, the United States …

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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate the 61st anniversary of your independence. The relationship between Sierra Leone and the United States is long-standing and built on shared values.  We remain dedicated to working together to improve public …

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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and government of South Africa as you celebrate 28 years of democracy. The United States values its close friendship with South Africa and seeks to strengthen the bonds between our peoples and governments. We hope that the …

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