Gabon–United States relations
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Gabon-United States relations are bilateral relations between Gabon and the United States.
Relations between the United States and Gabon are excellent. In 1987, President Bongo made an official visit to Washington, DC. In September 2002, Secretary of State Colin Powell made a brief but historic visit to Gabon to highlight environmental protection and conservation in the Central Africa region. This was followed by a visit to the White House by President Bongo in May 2004. The United States imports a considerable percentage of Gabonese crude oil and manganese and exports heavy construction equipment, aircraft, and machinery to Gabon. Through a modest International Military Education and Training program, the United States provides military training to members of the Gabonese armed forces each year. Other bilateral assistance includes the funding of small grants for qualified democracy and human rights, self-help, and cultural preservation projects. U.S. private capital has been attracted to Gabon since before its independence.
Principal U.S. Officials include Ambassador Eunice Reddick, Deputy Chief of Mission Nathan Holt, Management Officer Charles Morrill, Public Affairs/Economic/Commercial Officer John Corrao, Defense Attaché Rene Dechaine, and Consular Officer Grace Genuino.
The U.S. Embassy is located in Libreville, Gabon.
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This article contains material from the US Department of State's Background Notes which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain.[1]
