"Secretary Blinken Promotes Stronger US-Angola Economic Partnership"
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his African tour with a visit to Angola, highlighting major U.S. investments in the country, including over $900 million for solar energy projects and $250 million to upgrade a critical mineral-carrying rail corridor. The investments aim to counter China's influence in the region and support President Biden's climate and supply chain diversification goals. Blinken emphasized the strong U.S.-Angola relations and the transformative potential of the rail project, while also addressing concerns about Chinese economic and military influence in Africa.
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- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Angolan Foreign Minister Téte António at a Joint Press Availability - United States Department of State Department of State
- Blinken Sees More American Private Sector Investment in Angola Bloomberg
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