President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is billed for a trip to Germany and Angola from October 10 to 15. While in Germany, The United States President will meet with German leaders to further strengthen the close bond the US and Germany share as Allies and friends, and coordinate on shared priorities.
He is schedule to while in Germany, reinforce the U.S. and German commitment to democracy and countering antisemitism and hatred, strengthen the enduring people-to-people ties between both countries, and advance cooperation on economics, trade and technology.
Biden will also express appreciation to Germany for maintaining a tilt towards Ukraine defense amidst the ongoing war with Russia, hosting U.S. service members, and contributing to the security of the United States, Germany, and the entire NATO Alliance.
On October 13-15, President Biden will travel to Luanda, Angola, where he will meet with President João Lourenço of Angola, on his first ever trip on Africa soil, to discuss increased collaboration on shared priorities, including bolstering economic partnerships, aimed to keep both countries companies, competitive and protect workers.
The U.S President will also celebrate the signature project of the G7’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI), which advances joint vision for Africa’s first trans-continental open-access rail network that starts in Lobito and ultimately will connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean; strengthening democracy and civic engagement; intensifying action on climate security and the clean energy transition; and enhancing peace and security.
The President’s visit to Luanda will celebrates the evolution of the U.S.-Angola relationship, underscores the United States’ continued commitment to African partners, and demonstrates how collaborating to solve shared challenges, delivers for the people of the United States and across the African continent.
