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U.S. Relationship

BATA, EQUATORIAL GUINEA - JANUARY 19, 2015: La Torre de la Libertad meaning Freedom Tower monument celebrates the independence of the nation from Spain
BATA, EQUATORIAL GUINEA - JANUARY 19, 2015: La Torre de la Libertad meaning Freedom Tower monument celebrates the independence of the nation from Spain

U.S.-Equatorial Guinea Relations

The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Equatorial Guinea in 1968, following the country’s independence from Spain. Equatorial Guinea’s President has held office for more than three decades, and his party dominates the legislature. Three major U.S. foreign policy issues form the cornerstone of the bilateral relationship with Equatorial Guinea: good governance and democracy; the protection of human rights; and U.S.
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BATA, EQUATORIAL GUINEA - JANUARY 19, 2015: La Torre de la Libertad meaning Freedom Tower monument celebrates the independence of the nation from Spain

U.S. Assistance to Equatorial Guinea

USAID has several small regional projects, but does not have a presence within the country. Equatoguineans visit the U.S. under programs sponsored by the U.S. Government, U.S. oil companies, and educational institutions. U.S. companies have very active corporate social responsibility programing in education, health, and the environment, and support efforts to combat malaria and address maternal health.
BATA, EQUATORIAL GUINEA - JANUARY 19, 2015: La Torre de la Libertad meaning Freedom Tower monument celebrates the independence of the nation from Spain

Bilateral Economic Relations

Equatorial Guinea’s hydrocarbon riches dwarf all other economic activity; the country’s oil reserves are located mainly in the Gulf of Guinea. U.S. oil companies are one of Equatorial Guinea’s largest investors, and they have a lead role in oil and gas exploration and extraction. Equatorial Guinea’s exports to the U.S. are dominated by petroleum products. In an effort to attract
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Integrated Country Strategies

The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.

Investment Climate Statements

The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.

Fiscal Transparency Report

The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.

U.S. Department of State

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