international Affairs; Relationship of Gabon with America and China
International Affairs; Relationship of Gabon with China and America
Gabon is the developing African country. Gabon’s struggles for the
peace in Africa do not be ignored. Gabon has strong relationship with other
countries and many agencies such as World Bank, Organization of African Unity (OAU),
Central African Custom Union (UDEAC/CEMAC), EC association under Lome
Convention, Communaute Financiere Africaine (CFA), Organization of Islamic
Cooperation (OIC), Non-Aligned movement and Organization of Petroleum Exporting
Countries (OPEC).
Gabon is also member of
International Criminal Court and UN. Gabon’s Armed force also played an
important role in UN Peacekeeping Mission to the Central African Republic
(MINURCA).
Relationship of Gabon with AmericaAfter the independence from France in 1960 America established his
domestic relationship with Gabon. Struggles of Gabon for environmental problems
such as climate change, increase regional cooperation and protection of human
rights are always supported by USA. Lots of commitments such as strengthen
Gabon’s economy, expand bilateral trade, trafficking of combat wildlife and
ensure security in the Gulf of Guinea was signed between these countries.
Gabon’s economy is strong due to oil production. This oil is
exported to America from Gabon. Manganese Ores, Agricultural products and woods
are also imported by America from Gabon. US exports machinery, vehicles,
agricultural, medical and optical instruments to Gabon. Gabon maintains on
embassy in US at 2034 20th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20009
(tel.202.797.1000).
After the independence from France in 1960 America established his
domestic relationship with Gabon. Struggles of Gabon for environmental problems
such as climate change, increase regional cooperation and protection of human
rights are always supported by USA. Lots of commitments such as strengthen
Gabon’s economy, expand bilateral trade, trafficking of combat wildlife and
ensure security in the Gulf of Guinea was signed between these countries.
Gabon’s economy is strong due to oil production. This oil is
exported to America from Gabon. Manganese Ores, Agricultural products and woods
are also imported by America from Gabon. US exports machinery, vehicles,
agricultural, medical and optical instruments to Gabon. Gabon maintains on
embassy in US at 2034 20th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20009
(tel.202.797.1000).
Gabon-China relationshipsIn 1970s Gabon’s former president Omar Bongo decided to diverse Gabon’s
relationship with other countries. Economic relationship with China since 1990s
was the first priority of this strategy. After Omar Bongo’s death his son Ali
Bongo continued relationship with China but he seemed less enthusiastic than
his father about economic relationship with China due to internal politics.
During 35 years Omar Bongo visited eleven times to China for economical
trade, infrastructure projects such as National Assembly built in 2002.
2004 proved turning point for the relationship of China and Gabon
when President Hu Jintao visited Gabon. After 2004 Chinese authorities build
the Stade De l’Amitie’ Sino-Gabonese (Sino-Gabonese Friendship Stadium). Many economical
commitments were signed.
After this Chinese oil imports from Gabon increased to nearly US $1
billion in 2009. Gabon imported mechanical, machinery, construction and
electrical appliances from China. Gabon exported Oil and mineral products to
the world in which only 8% go to China.
In educational level China is also providing Gabonese students 40 scholarships
per year. In 2012 probably 300 Gabonese students was learning in China. Gabon
also has military relationship with China. China has become most crucial partner
of Gabon than US, EU or even France.
In 1970s Gabon’s former president Omar Bongo decided to diverse Gabon’s
relationship with other countries. Economic relationship with China since 1990s
was the first priority of this strategy. After Omar Bongo’s death his son Ali
Bongo continued relationship with China but he seemed less enthusiastic than
his father about economic relationship with China due to internal politics.
During 35 years Omar Bongo visited eleven times to China for economical
trade, infrastructure projects such as National Assembly built in 2002.
2004 proved turning point for the relationship of China and Gabon
when President Hu Jintao visited Gabon. After 2004 Chinese authorities build
the Stade De l’Amitie’ Sino-Gabonese (Sino-Gabonese Friendship Stadium). Many economical
commitments were signed.
After this Chinese oil imports from Gabon increased to nearly US $1
billion in 2009. Gabon imported mechanical, machinery, construction and
electrical appliances from China. Gabon exported Oil and mineral products to
the world in which only 8% go to China.
In educational level China is also providing Gabonese students 40 scholarships
per year. In 2012 probably 300 Gabonese students was learning in China. Gabon
also has military relationship with China. China has become most crucial partner
of Gabon than US, EU or even France.
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