in fact be looking hard at whether other countries are bring their own workers or provide jobs for the citizens of the country when carrying out large infrastructure projects. He further pointed out to a number of nations, including Zambia, which have been burdened with unsustainable debts after obtaining loans for China.
According to the Secretary of State, the US on the other hand, has the best interest of the African people in mind. “We believe in Africa. We believe in the extraordinary potential,” he said. “Your success is our success, and we want to invest in it but in the right way.”
Since his presidential inauguration earlier this year, US President Joe Biden has shown particular interest in developing relations with Africa, in stark contrast to his predecessor Donald Trump, who became the first American leader in decades to not have visited the region while in office.
Meanwhile, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari thanked the Biden administration for its interest in improving diplomatic ties with the continent, as he vowed to strengthen collaborations with the US on peace and security in Africa.
“Nigeria and our security forces remain resolutely committed to continue them and addressing the root causes,” President Buhari said. “The support for important and strategic partners like the United States cannot be overstated.”
