Secretary Antony J.Blinken makes this statement at the foreign ministers’ dinner for the USAfricaLeadersSummit22.The presidents of Benin Patrice Talon and Niger Mohamed Bazoum just signed the first-ever Millennium Challenge Corporation Regional Transport Compacts. These compacts will assist in reducing poverty and building inclusive, sustainable, economic growth in the region.
he also said, “We committed to ensuring African countries have a prominent seat at the table.” More from on the progress that was made at the US Africa Leaders Summit22.