[wanabidii] Press Releases: U.S.-Cabo Verde Partnership Dialogue

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: U.S.-Cabo Verde Partnership Dialogue 10/30/2015 12:34 PM EDT U.S.-Cabo Verde Partnership Dialogue Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 30, 2015 The Bureau of African Affairs will host the U.S.-Cabo Verde Partnership Dialogue for the first time in 7 years on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. As one of Africa’s vibrant island nations, Cabo Verde is now one of West Africa’s best political and economic success stories. Cabo Verde has managed to defy the odds and transform itself into one of the better performing economies, serving as a positive example in the region, and partnering with the United States on issues related to maritime security and economic development. The purpose of the Partnership Dialogue is to reinforce strong bilateral relations between the United States and Cabo Verde by advancing political dialogue, discussing issues related to migration, and proposing innovative solutions and opportunities for cooperation. Acting Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Ambassador Bisa Williams will lead the United States Delegation. Foreign Minister Jorge Tolentino will lead the Cabo Verde Delegation. The opening remarks of the event will be open to the press. Pre-set time for cameras is 12:00 p.m. from the 23rd Street entrance. Final access time for writers and stills is 12:30 p.m. from the 23rd Street entrance. Media representatives may attend the opening of this event upon presentation of one of the following: (1) A U.S. Government-issued identification card (Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense or Foreign Press Center), (2) a media-issued photo identification card, or (3) a letter from their employer on letterhead verifying their employment as a journalist, accompanied by an official photo identification card (driver's license, passport). For further information, please contact Bill Strassberger at strassbergerwr@state.gov or 202-663-0521. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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