Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea in Washington, D.C. on April 16, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
The meeting focused on expanding commercial engagement between the United States and Equatorial Guinea and strengthening cooperation on border and maritime security. This discussion comes as both countries seek to build stronger economic ties and address shared security concerns.
During the talks, Deputy Secretary Landau acknowledged increasing opportunities for U.S. private sector investment in Equatorial Guinea. He highlighted recent major agreements involving U.S. oil companies as examples of growing business relations between the two nations.
No further details about specific agreements or future meetings were provided by officials at this time.
