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US President Joe Biden stressed the importance of the role of the African continent in facing the challenges the world is currently witnessing. Pointing out that these challenges cannot be resolved without meeting and consulting with African leaders.
biden said, During the US-Africa Business Forum, Today’s meeting is to build ties between our countries, which is the common future with Africa. Stressing that success and prosperity are important for the future of all of us, not just Africa. He warned that when Africa succeeds, the United States and the whole world will succeed.
The US President pointed out that he has been working on issues of building ties with Africa since he was working in the Senate, where he made many visits to Africa and participated in many conferences during his work as Vice President Obama. Which helped him realize the vast potential of the African continent.
He explained that the first conference was held with African leaders in 2014 in order to emphasize partnership with African countries. Eight years after this meeting, the world has changed in more than one way. We are dealing with the consequences of the epidemic, wars and instability, there is food insecurity, there is climate change, and all these crises emphasize the important role of Africa and its peoples in facing global challenges. We cannot solve these challenges without African leaders at the table with us.
The US President touched on his country’s support for the African continent in light of the Corona pandemic, The United States has sent 231 million doses of vaccines to 49 countries in Africa and has invested in African capabilities with the aim of helping them produce vaccines. In addition to affirming commitment to food security for the stability of the continent.
