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10:54 CAT | 18 Aug 2022
Meeting with Prime Minister Adriano Maleiane
From August 16-17, six members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives visited the Republic of Mozambique to deepen the U.S.-Mozambique relationship in the areas of peace and security, democracy, environmental conservation, business, and health.
U.S. Congressional delegation, Mozambique Prime Minister Adriano Maleiane, Foreign Minister Veronica Macamo, and the Legislative Assembly, including Assembly Vice President Helder Injojo.
In Maputo, the delegation met with Mozambique Prime Minister Adriano Maleiane, Foreign Minister Veronica Macamo, and the Legislative Assembly, including Assembly Vice President Helder Injojo. During those meetings, officials discussed the growing U.S.-Mozambique partnership. Topics ranged from environmental conservation and climate change to stabilization and peace.
“This bi-partisan congressional delegation visit to Mozambique is yet another example of the multi-dimensional U.S.-Mozambique friendship and partnership, which spans decades,” said U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Peter H. Vrooman.
.“It was great to discuss cooperation on economic development, countering violent extremism, and international conservation with our partners in Mozambique,” said Senator Christopher Coons (D-DE). “Mozambique is at the forefront of the U.S. Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa.”
The U.S. recognizes that Sub-Saharan Africa plays a critical role in advancing global priorities to the benefit of Africans and Americans. That is why we are building on our actions and commitments to deepen our engagement and partnerships in Africa. More: https://t.co/DrIlMPnWGm pic.twitter.com/lgzkeEALAk
— Department of State (@StateDept) August 16, 2022
On August 16, the delegation visited the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park in Vilankulo, Inhambane province where they met with leaders in Mozambique’s wildlife conservation efforts – ANAC, African Parks, Marine Megafauna Foundation, and the Greg Carr Foundation – and community leaders invested in protecting the unique maritime ecosystem. Under the co-management of African Parks and the Government of Mozambique, Bazaruto Park has become another example of how effective park management can improve the livelihoods of local communities, preserve critical reserves while attracting tourists and increasing jobs, and safeguard biodiversity.
Uma delegação de congressistas dos 🇺🇸 liderada por @ChrisCoons visitou o Parque Nacional de #Bazaruto em 🇲🇿, para aprender sobre os esforços dos 🇺🇸 na assistência para a conservação ambiental que alavanca o turismo, gera empregos e mitiga os efeitos das #mudançasclimáticas pic.twitter.com/gQyHGbtwqw
— Embaixada dos EUA em Moçambique (@USEmbassyMaputo) August 18, 2022
Protecting wildlife, improving natural resource management, and promoting community involvement in conservation efforts in and around protected areas are critical components of the broader U.S. Government assistance in Mozambique. In close collaboration with the Government of Mozambique, the United States provides more than $500 million in annual assistance to help Mozambicans build a healthier, more democratic, more secure, and more prosperous county for all.
Led by Senator Coons of the Senate Appropriations Committee, other delegation members include Senator Robert Portman (R-OH), Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Senate Armed Services Committee; Representative David Joyce (R-OH-14), House Appropriations Committee; Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06), House Armed Services Committee; and Representative David Price, (D-NC-04), House Appropriations Committee. Also, part of the delegation was Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) CEO Alice Albright.
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Our countries have a shared interest in strong governance and increasing the stability of Mozambique, as well as the development of their vast natural resources, which will help bring greater energy security to the county and world. pic.twitter.com/s55mRa7nfd
— Rob Portman (@senrobportman) August 18, 2022
We discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between our countries and support greater economic development through targeted security assistance to support the responsible development of Mozambique’s natural gas resources. pic.twitter.com/18G3yxVYFO
— Rob Portman (@senrobportman) August 18, 2022
Fantastic to welcome the Senator @ChrisCoons-led delegation to 🇰🇪, the third stop on a five country Africa visit! pic.twitter.com/hC5f7iC2pg
— U.S. Ambassador Meg Whitman (@USAmbKenya) August 17, 2022
The delegation is also scheduled to meet with President Kenyatta, @WilliamsRuto, and @RailaOdinga to discuss shared goals- health, security, and economic prosperity. #USKEPartnership
— U.S. Ambassador Meg Whitman (@USAmbKenya) August 17, 2022
Source: US Embassy in Mozambique / Media Release
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