Africa: Creating the Conditions for Trade: The Role of Peace and Stability in Facilitating Cross-Border Trade and Critical Mineral Supply Chains

Luanda — Good afternoon! I’m honored to be here among all of you– Your Excellencies, Honorable Ministers, members of the diplomatic corps, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Thank you to President Lourenco for welcoming us to Angola and hosting the 17th Corporate Council on Africa U.S.- Africa Business Summit.

We’ve gathered in Luanda this week because we share a clear understanding. We recognize the vital importance of a strong U.S.- Africa economic partnership–one that drives…