Equatorial Guinea–United States relations
diplomatic relations between the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and the United States of America
Equatorial Guinea–United States relations are bilateral relations between Equatorial Guinea and the United States.
History
The Equatoguinean Government views the U.S. Government and American companies favorably. The United States is the largest single foreign investor in Equatorial Guinea. U.S. companies have the largest and most visible foreign presence in the country. In an effort to attract increased U.S. investment. With the increased U.S. investment presence, relations between the U.S. and the Government of Equatorial Guinea have been characterized by a positive, constructive relationship.
Equatorial Guinea maintains an embassy in Washington, D.C., and has received approval for a consulate in Houston, Texas. President Obiang has worked to cultivate the Equatorial Guinea-U.S. relationship with regular visits to the U.S. for meetings with senior government and business leaders.
The United States established diplomatic relations with Equatorial Guinea following the country's independence from Spain on October 12, 1968. Lyndon B. Johnson, appointed Albert W. Sherer, then Ambassador to Togo, as the first Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea on October 28, 1968.
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