{"id":88499,"date":"2021-11-13T10:07:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-13T09:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=88499"},"modified":"2021-11-13T10:07:38","modified_gmt":"2021-11-13T09:07:38","slug":"us-secretary-of-state-blinken-to-visit-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/us-secretary-of-state-blinken-to-visit-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"US Secretary Of State, Blinken, To Visit Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1716296987396669609\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will visit Nigeria, Kenya and Senegal from November 15-20, underscoring the depth and breadth of the US relationships with African partners.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\nAccording to a statement issued by the Public Affairs Section of the US embassy in Abuja,\u00a0 during the visit, the Secretary will advance U.S.-Africa collaboration on shared global priorities, including ending the COVID-19 pandemic and building back to a more inclusive global economy, combatting the climate crisis, revitalizing\u00a0 democracies, and advancing peace and security.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary Blinken will begin his trip in Nairobi, Kenya where he will meet with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Raychelle Omamo, affirming the strategic partnership with Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary Blinken will then travel to Abuja, where he will meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama and discuss furthering cooperation on global health security, expanding energy access and economic growth, and revitalizing democracy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"m_-7415817394179217381yMail_cursorElementTracker_1636788231963\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"m_-7415817394179217381yMail_cursorElementTracker_1636788232457\">The Secretary will deliver a speech on U.S.-Africa policy in the capital of Africa\u2019s largest democracy.\u00a0 Additionally, the Secretary will engage with Nigerian entrepreneurs in the digital sector.<\/p>\n<p>The Secretary will conclude his trip in Dakar,\u00a0 Senegal where he will meet with President Macky Sall and Foreign Minister A\u00efssata Tall Sall to reaffirm the close partnership between our two countries.\u00a0 Given President Sall\u2019s upcoming African Union chairmanship, Secretary Blinken looks forward to discussing regional issues and shared values.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"m_-7415817394179217381yMail_cursorElementTracker_1636788238157\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"m_-7415817394179217381yMail_cursorElementTracker_1636788238340\">The Secretary will engage in events that highlight America\u2019s strong commercial relationship with Senegal, amplify the role of female Senegalese entrepreneurs, and showcase the U.S. partnership to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<div id=\"m_-7415817394179217381ymail_android_signature\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>United States Secretary of State Antony J. 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