Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2022

July 20, 2022

I look forward to hosting leaders from across the African continent in Washington, DC, on December 13â15, 2022, for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The summit will demonstrate the United States enduring commitment to Africa, and will underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.

The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit will build on our shared values to better foster new economic engagement; reinforce the U.S.-Africa commitment to democracy and human rights; mitigate the impact of COVIDâ19 and of future pandemics; work collaboratively to strengthen regional and global health; promote food security; advance peace and security; respond to the climate crisis; and amplify diaspora ties.

I look forward to working with African governments, civil society, diaspora communities across the United States, and the private sector to continue strengthening our shared vision for the future of U.S.-Africa relations.

Categories: Statements by the President : U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.

Subjects: Africa : Food security, international cooperation; Africa : Health and medical care, improvement efforts; Africa : Leaders' summit with U.S.; Africa : Relations with U.S.; Commerce, international : Free and fair trade; Coronavirus pandemic, international cooperation efforts; Environment : Climate change; Foreign policy, U.S. : Civil and human rights, promotion efforts; Foreign policy, U.S. : Democratization; Foreign policy, U.S. : Diplomatic efforts, expansion.

DCPD Number: DCPD202200646.

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