The President of the Republic of Gabon, Brice Clotaire OLIGUI NGUEMA, presided over the economic meeting between the United States of America and Gabon in Washington on October 1rst 2024. This business meeting focused on strengthening economic ties and investment in key sectors. The National Agency for Digital Infrastructures and Frequencies (ANINF) General Manager presence, underlines the digital technology importance in Gabon’s development.
The United States of America and Gabon are looking to strengthen their economic ties through serial meetings focused on energy, agriculture and infrastructure, particularly in the digital sector. The meeting, organised by the National Agency for Investment Promotion of Gabon (ANPI-Gabon), was attended by the private sector and Gabonese government officials, including the ANINF General Manager, Mr Alberto Wenceslas MOUNGUENGUI MOUDOKI. This underlines the technology growing importance for Gabon’s economic development.
The aim of these discussions was to establish an open and constructive dialogue on improving the investment climate in Gabon. US government agencies representatives and private sector actors raised specific concerns, particularly about the regulatory environment and reforms underway in Gabon. The meeting was an opportunity for Gabon to reaffirm its commitment to facilitating trade and encouraging foreign investment.
One of the event highlights was the announcement of partnerships and the signing of memorandums of understanding (MOUs) chaired by the President of the Transition, Brigadier General Brice Clotaire OLIGUI NGUEMA, aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations. These meetings are an opportunity for Gabon to present its investment guide, which highlights business opportunities in various sectors such as digital and technological innovation.
These efforts also aim to foster lasting partnerships development and collaborative lines that could lead to new trade agreements. Gabon and United States are working hand in hand to stimulate the investment climate and seize opportunities for economic growth.