President Obiang Welcomes Reverend Jesse Jackson To Equatorial Guinea

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Reverend Jesse L. Jackson visited the Republic of Equatorial Guinea between the 1^st and 5^th of May in order to experience for himself the political and economic situation in the country and analyze possible cooperation initiatives in education and health with his foundation, Rainbow Push Coalition along with African- American owned institutions that are interested.

During his stay, Reverend Jackson met with the President of Equatorial Guinea, His Excellency Obiang Nguema Mbasogo at El Palacio del Pueblo (the People's Palace). During the meeting Rev Jackson congratulated President Obiang in person for his recent reelection.

Rev Jackson's delegation was taken to key sites of strategic importance in the country like the newly built African American University of Central Africa, the La Paz Hospitals and the oil facilities at Punta Europa. Thereafter, Rev Jackson joined a meeting that was taken place between government officials and representatives of the oil and gas industry. On that meeting Rev Jackson mediated on small differences between the two parties and reiterated the strategic importance of the alliance they represent for the development of the country.

Finally, Reverend Jackson met with leaders of all political parties, including those that did not participate in the last elections,  in order to discuss the current socio political situation in Equatorial Guinea and analyze the General Elections that took place on April 24^th. There, Rev Jackson encouraged all political parties to continue with the good work and encouraged them to "prioritize a spirit of brotherhood within the country in order to prevent Equatorial Guinea from being recolonized" as it is the case with several other African countries currently.

Asked on the matter, Ambassador Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Andeme held very highly this trip and considered that: "these kind of visits are beneficial to both countries since they represent an opportunity to strengthen the already cordial relations and bring our positions closer with American Institutions; this is the way to promote a deeper and more realistic perspective of our country in contrast to what is usually portrayed in the media".

About Equatorial Guinea
The Republic of Equatorial Guinea (República de Guinea Ecuatorial) is the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa, and one of the smallest nations on the continent. In the late-1990s, American companies helped discover the country's oil and natural gas resources, which only within the last five years began contributing to the global energy supply. Equatorial Guinea is now working to serve as a pillar of stability and security in its region of West Central Africa. The country hosted the 2011 Summit of the African Union. For more information, visit http://www.guineaecuatorialpress.com.

SOURCE Republic of Equatorial Guinea