Equatorial Guinea Calls For Closer U.S. Cultural And Business Ties
President Obiang highlights importance of American investment in driving Equatorial Guinea's economic growth.
International Leadership Conference unites African leaders with African diaspora.
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Equatorial Guinean President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo called this week for a strengthening of commercial ties and cultural exchanges with the United States—and particularly with African-Americans—as a key to Africa's development. He made the remarks at the opening of the International Leadership Conference, co-sponsored by Equatorial Guinea, GB Energy and the World Mayors Conference, which is taking place in the Sipopo Conference Center of the capital city of Malabo from October 15-20.
"This meeting is an opportunity for the ...