US President Joe Biden and regional leaders inaugurated a multi-billion dollar transport corridor project at Angola's Lobito port, aiming to connect the Atlantic coast with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The project is a key component of Biden's Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment initiative, designed to boost trade and create jobs in the region.
US President Joe Biden, along with regional leaders including Angola 's President João Lourenço, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, and others, attended a multi-billion dollar transport corridor project at the port of Lobito in Angola . The project aims to connect the Atlantic coast with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, boosting trade and creating jobs. Biden announced over $1 billion in humanitarian assistance to address food insecurity and other urgent needs in the region.
This visit is part of Biden's Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment initiative, designed to strengthen ties between the U.S. and the participating countries
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