Landau Meets Equatoguinean President Obiang Nguema
Summary
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea in Washington, D.C. The two leaders discussed opportunities to further deepen bilateral commercial engagement and bolster border and maritime security partnerships. Landau recognized growing opportunities for U.S. private sector investment, including recent major agreements with U.S. oil companies.
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The State Department published a readout of Deputy Secretary Landau's meeting with Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema. The meeting addressed opportunities to deepen bilateral commercial engagement and border and maritime security cooperation. Deputy Secretary Landau highlighted growing opportunities for U.S. private sector investment, including recent agreements with U.S. oil companies.
This readout is informational and does not create any compliance obligations. It reflects routine diplomatic engagement between the United States and Equatorial Guinea, with no new policy directives or regulatory requirements for U.S. businesses or individuals.
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Home Office of the Spokesperson Press Releases Deputy Secretary Landau’s Meeting with Equatoguinean President Obiang Nguema
Deputy Secretary Landau’s Meeting with Equatoguinean President Obiang Nguema
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April 16, 2026
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea in Washington, D.C. today. The two leaders discussed opportunities to further deepen bilateral commercial engagement and bolster border and maritime security partnerships. Deputy Secretary Landau recognized growing opportunities for U.S. private sector investment, including recent major agreements with U.S. oil companies.
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