The Special Councilor for Africa and Consulting of Trump reveals the US strategies on Libya, terrorism and new regional agreements
He is the American envoy for Africa. And, in this guise, he was among the main negotiators of the historic agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, reached last June. Given the growing interest of the White House for African issues, Massad Boulos is seeing its influence in the current American administration. Consulta of Donald Trump, he was appointed by him Senior Advisor in January, while in April he received the proxies for Africa from the State Department. In recent months, he has made several trips: from Libya to Egypt, passing through Tunisia. The truth He had the opportunity to interview him exclusively, to understand what are the strategies that the American president has in mind for the African continent.
Massad Boulos, she was recently in Libya. How do you see the country’s political situation?
“Guided by the principles of foreign policy, the America First ‘of President Trump, we focus on the deepening of the links with the African nations to support their prosperity in the long term. My visit to Tripoli and Benghazi has focused on the progress of commercial cooperation between the United States and Libya, who promises to bring greater prosperity to the American and Libyan people. Desire of the Libyans of a greater partnership with the United States.
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“The Libyan people enjoy a country with enormous natural resources and we want it to draw their best benefit and who commit themselves to mutually advantageous partnerships with the United States. What the Libyans constantly tell me that they want are the same things we want: a strong, sovereign and united Libya, able to manage their safety and to have productive partnerships with the rest of the world. Finding peaceful ways to make Libya’s political process progress and increase cooperation between the east and west with the aim of strengthening the unity of the country “.
The president of the Italian Council, Giorgia Meloni, focused a lot on the Mattei Piano. How do you see this initiative with a view to partnership between Rome and Washington in Africa?
“The United States and Italy share the commitment to release the immense potential of African economies and to promote long -term growth through the increase in trade and investments. Together, we are collaborating on initiatives such as Labito’s corridor, which will create a more prosperous future for Americans, Italians and for our African partners. We welcome the Pragmatic Economic Approach of the Prime Minister Meloni, Including Italy’s emphasis in treating African nations as a partner on par in the construction of shared opportunities and mutual prosperity “.
How will the United States contrast terrorism from Africa?
“The United States are resolved in their commitment to fight terrorism and protect their safety. In Somalia, we are particularly focused on the threat represented by Somali ISIS, including its ability to recruit international level and to convey funding to a wider network. The recent air attacks of Africom against the agents of the Somali ISIS underline our partnership with the Government of Somalia and our commitment to eliminate threats to eliminate the threats to eliminate threats terrorist.
Are you afraid of attacks on US soil?
The porous boundaries of Libya and the void of governance are fertile ground so that actors who try to undermine the political, economic and security interests of the United States take advantage of it. During my visit, I encouraged Libyan leaders to take peaceful measures to increase the integration of Libyan security forces and increase the country’s ability to face their challenges to safety. A political and unified security apparatus would be able to protect the boundaries, expel Armed Forces and Foreign Mercenaries and contrast terrorism. This goal is achievable with a targeted commitment by the United States, also pushing international partners such as Egypt to invest in the safety of their neighbor. Limiting the spread of terrorist groups and illegal activities along the borders will minimize the possibility that these threats reach US borders.
Do you consider an extension of Abraham agreements to African countries possible?
“Under the guidance of President Trump, in September 2020, the leaders of Bahrein, Israel and United Arab Emirates signed the Abraham agreements. A few months later, in December, Israel and Morocco signed a normalization agreement that re -established diplomatic relations between the two countries. Sudan also joined the Abraham agreements in January 2021. To promote greater stability and cooperation in the region. constant and a commitment to shared objectives “.
