US Government Supports Young African Leaders

Press Release Monday, 13 June 2016 For more information please contact: Cindy Harvey USEmbassySAPress@state.gov  Johannesburg, South Africa – More than 140 rising young African leaders met in Johannesburg, South Africa June 9 – 11, 2016 to collaborate on their role in driving sustainable development and a prosperous future for Africa. In support of U.S. President Barack ...
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By | 13 June, 2016 | Categories: Africa, Alumni, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: , , ,

Statement from Ambassador Gaspard regarding President Obama’s AGOA proclamation

“We are delighted by the proclamation issued by President Obama today and we welcome the recent arrival of American chicken into commerce in South Africa.  The entry of U.S poultry into South Africa was required as a condition for avoiding South Africa’s suspension under AGOA.  Now that the issues involving AGOA have been resolved, we are focused ...
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By | 14 March, 2016 | Categories: Agriculture, Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & South Africa | Tags: , ,

Partnership for Prosperity: Ambassador Gaspard Outlines U.S. Support for South Africa’s Economic Development Goals

Looking beyond AGOA By: Peter Fabricius | African News Agency | 18 January 2016 at 13:00pm Johannesburg – “I cannot tell you how ecstatic I am to hear the words ‘Beyond Agoa’. I think I am going to get that printed on a T-shirt,” says US ambassador Patrick Gaspard when asked what the priorities for ...
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By | 20 January, 2016 | Categories: Agriculture, Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, News | Tags: , , ,

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