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U.S. Relationship

Beautiful colorful church on a remote island of Fogo, Sao Felipe, Cape Verde, Africa
Beautiful colorful church on a remote island of Fogo, Sao Felipe, Cape Verde, Africa

U.S.-Cabo Verde Relations

The United States and Cabo Verde have strong historical roots dating to 18th century whaling routes.  The tradition of emigration to the United States began at that time and continues today with a concentration primarily in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  As a result, Cabo Verde’s diaspora in the United States rivals the islands’ current population of 490,000, while approximately 3,000
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Beautiful colorful church on a remote island of Fogo, Sao Felipe, Cape Verde, Africa

Bilateral Economic Relations

The economic partnership between the United States and Cabo Verde has strong potential for growth.  Cabo Verde is eager to attract U.S. trade and investment.  The Department of State is working closely with the Cabo Verdean government and the U.S. Embassy in Praia to ensure that U.S. companies are aware of trade and investment opportunities.  
Beautiful colorful church on a remote island of Fogo, Sao Felipe, Cape Verde, Africa

U.S. Assistance to Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde’s strategic location makes it an important partner in the fight against trafficking of drugs, weapons, and people.  U.S. security, counter narcotics, and law enforcement assistance seeks to build the capacity of Cabo Verde’s military and police to respond effectively to various security challenges, including crime, money laundering, and drug trafficking.

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.

Cabo Verde - COVID-19 vaccine deliveries.

COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries

Since October, 2021 the United States has donated 487,190 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Cabo Verde. This includes 387,090 Pfizer and 100,100 Moderna doses. Of the 487,190 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery.

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