WHY OBAMA IS GOING TO SENEGAL, SOUTH AFRICA, AND TANZANIA (Statement by the Press Secretary on the US President’s forthcoming trip)

Posted by News Express | 21 May 2013 | 6,799 times

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – President Obama and the First Lady look forward to traveling to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania from June 26 – July 3. The President will reinforce the importance that the United States places on our deep and growing ties with countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including through expanding economic growth, investment, and trade; strengthening democratic institutions; and investing in the next generation of African leaders.

The President will meet with a wide array of leaders from government, business, and civil society, including youth, to discuss our strategic partnerships on bilateral and global issues. The trip will underscore the President’s commitment to broadening and deepening cooperation between the United States and the people of sub-Saharan Africa to advance regional and global peace and prosperity.

•Photo shows Obama and wife.

Source: News Express