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Gabon - Relations with U.S. (Notes)

U.S.-GABONESE RELATIONS Relations between the United States and Gabon are excellent. In 1987, President Bongo made an official visit to Washington, DC. In September 2002, Secretary of State Colin Powell made a brief but historic visit to Gabon to highlight environmental protection and conservation in the Central Africa region. This was followed by a visit to the White House by President Bongo in May 2004. The United States imports a considerable percentage of Gabonese crude oil and manganese and exports heavy construction equipment, aircraft, and machinery to Gabon. Through a modest International Military Education and Training program, the United States provides military training to members of the Gabonese armed forces each year. U.S. private capital has been attracted to Gabon since before its independence. Principal U.S. Officials Ambassador--R. Barrie Walkley Deputy Chief of Mission--Katherine Dhanani Management Officer--Mark Moody Public Affairs/Economic/Commercial Officer--Michael Garcia Consular Officer--Bridgette Anderson The U.S. Embassy is located on the Blvd. de la Mer, B.P. 4000, Libreville, Gabon (tel: 241-762-003/004; fax: 241-745-507).