The United States Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas- Greenfield has made plans to travel Ghana, Mozambique, and Kenya January 25-29 to affirm, strengthen US partnerships with key current and former UN Security Council members.
In a statement released from her office on Monday, following the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, which was held on December, the US Rep to UN will advance shared priorities, including addressing regional security.
Reinforcing commitments to democracy and human rights, strengthening food security, supporting African resilience and recovery, and mitigating the effects of climate change.
According to the statement, “In Ghana, Ambassador Thomas- Greenfield will build on her August 2022 visit, including in meetings with women leaders and civil society.
“In Mozambique, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will highlight our strong partnership and welcome Mozambique to a historic first term on the UN Security Council.
“The Ambassador will also meet with UN officials, alumni of U.S. exchange programs, students, and members of civil society, including those engaged in climate change adaptation measures in Mozambique”, the statement added.
It further stated that in Kenya, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will receive briefings from the UN country team on humanitarian programs, including the regional drought response and assistance to refugees.
“Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will meet with refugees pending resettlement in the United States and highlight the Administration’s newly-launched Welcome Corps program.
She will also meet with Kenya-based entrepreneurs at the forefront of the country’s transition to a green economy.
The Ambassador’s visit will also focus on the impact Russia’s war against Ukraine continues to have on global food security, which has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in the region”, it said.
The United States Representative to United Nations, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield confirmed her visitation, saying by next week, she will be traveling to Ghana, Mozambique, and Kenya.
“Look forward to advancing our shared priorities on a range of issues, including regional security, climate change, and food security”, Amb Thomas-Greenfield said.
