{"id":95855,"date":"2022-12-19T18:30:06","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T16:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/southern-africa\/angola\/vision-statement-for-the-united-states-u-s-africa-partnership\/"},"modified":"2022-12-19T18:30:08","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T16:30:08","slug":"vision-statement-for-the-united-states-u-s-africa-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/southern-africa\/angola\/vision-statement-for-the-united-states-u-s-africa-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Vision Statement for the United States (U.S.)-Africa Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On the occasion of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., the United States and the African Union, under the leadership of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of Senegal and Chair of the African Union Macky Sall, and African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat, affirm our commitment to reinforce longstanding areas of cooperation and expand our partnership to better meet the shared challenges \u2013 and opportunities \u2013 of our dynamic era.\u00a0 The United States and African nations recognize that our world is quickly changing, and this Summit reflected how our relationship is evolving with it.\u00a0 We will deepen our collaboration to solve global problems and shape the rules of the road for technology, space, cybersecurity, trade, environmental protection, and economics.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Our partnership is based on a conviction that Africa\u2019s governments and peoples will help define the future of the international order to address our world\u2019s most pressing challenges.\u00a0 The United States, for its part, will support and work to realize greater \u2013 and long overdue \u2013 African representation in international institutions, including those that shape global governance.\u00a0 The United States has announced a plan to reform the United Nations Security Council, including support for permanent seats for countries in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and voiced support for the African Union to join the G20 as a permanent member.\u00a0 We will continue to lead with our shared values, including a commitment to the United Nations Charter and to defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states.<\/p>\n

At the Summit, we announced new investments and initiatives that will equip American and African institutions and citizens to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges in an increasingly urban and connected world.\u00a0 Our renewed and expanded partnership is critical to tackling the food security and climate crises, strengthening health systems and preparing for the next pandemic, building a strong and inclusive global economy, supporting good governance and respect for human rights, and advancing peace and security.<\/p>\n

We are dedicated to responding to the current food security crisis and bolstering resilient and sustainable food systems.\u00a0 Recognizing today\u2019s acute food security needs, which have been heightened by the war in Ukraine, we plan to continue to partner to supply humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities.\u00a0 But responding to emergencies is not enough; we announced a new strategic partnership that seeks to deepen our collaboration to increase food production capacity and diversify and strengthen the resilience of food supply chains.<\/p>\n

We recognize that many of the world\u2019s countries that are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change are in Africa.\u00a0 Building on the progress made at COP27, we jointly stress the urgency and importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pursuing a just energy transition, while partnering to build resilience to climate hazards.\u00a0 We are committed to supporting climate adaptation and resilience efforts and will work to facilitate enhanced collaboration among our respective governments, other international partners, education and research institutions, and private sectors to do so.<\/p>\n

We reaffirm our shared commitment to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats.\u00a0 As part of this effort, we will expand our support to strengthen the region\u2019s health workforce, regional manufacturing capacity, and health infrastructure.\u00a0 We have deepened the partnership between the United States and Africa CDC to achieve our shared global health goals.<\/p>\n

We are resolved to enhance our collaboration to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development.\u00a0 We will bring together business and government leaders to advance two-way trade and accelerate investment in quality infrastructure.\u00a0 We will leverage our institutions and programs, in addition to strengthening enabling environments, to realize this shared aspiration.\u00a0 This will include expanded engagement and cooperation between the United States and African countries to support the aims of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).<\/p>\n

We are increasing our cooperation to tackle insecurity, criminality, and terrorism.\u00a0 We affirm that locally led approaches are essential to advancing our mutual interest in a peaceful and secure Africa.\u00a0 We understand that economic inequality, political marginalization, and abuse of power are drivers of conflict.\u00a0 We will adopt a more holistic approach to address insecurity, and promote transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights.<\/p>\n

We will reinforce our commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.\u00a0 Importantly, we will focus on restoring civilian rule in countries currently in transition and demonstrate that democracy delivers across the region.<\/p>\n

Like all partners, we will sometimes disagree.\u00a0 Rather than allow these differences to divide or define the partnership, we will include areas of divergence on the agenda and welcome respectful debate as a sign of the strength and maturity of our relationships.<\/p>\n

Through our partnership, we will harness the dynamism of the African and American peoples to enhance prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic.\u00a0 Our vibrant business, civil society, and people-to-people ties are sources of strength that we will leverage with greater purpose than before.\u00a0 We will prioritize engagement with members of the African Diaspora, whose voices are critical in the United States and around the world.<\/p>\n

More work remains to realize our shared aspirations.\u00a0 Recognizing the importance of implementing the commitments discussed at the Summit, we intend to accelerate high-level exchanges and dedicate senior diplomats to carry out our joint vision for a 21st<\/sup>\u00a0century partnership.\u00a0 The future of Africa and the United States depends on what we can achieve together.\u00a0 We will redouble our efforts to ensure our partnership delivers results for our peoples and the world.<\/p>\n

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in Angola.<\/i><\/p>\n

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