This highly anticipated summit will be held next week, from December 13 to 15, in Washington, the capital of the United States.
Among the forty or so heads of state present, the Gabonese president will be one of the most eagerly awaited guests by the tenant of the White House.
In recent years, Gabon’s diplomatic and strategic position has been considerably strengthened.
The country, considered the most carbon positive in the world, is at the forefront of climate issues thanks to its forest, which covers 88% of its territory and which it jealously guards through proactive and innovative public policies.
Gabon is one of the few stable countries in Central Africa, an area plagued by numerous conflicts (as in CAR, Cameroon, DRC, etc.), and is currently a member of the UN Security Council (until December 2023).
Finally, the country is particularly well positioned to support the energy transition and future changes in the economy, such as electrification and decarbonization, thanks to its mining sector. Gabon is the world’s second largest producer of manganese.
