Former U.S. Ambassadors Archives | U.S. Embassy in Cameroon

Donation Event of Security Equipment

Good morning; Jean Baptiste Bokam, Secretary of State for Defense in Charge of the Gendarmerie; Members of the Gendarmes, a brave corps of Cameroonian patriots on whose efforts the people of Cameroon depend and count on their security; Ladies and gentlemen; Thank you for welcoming me here today for this occasion. I have often said ...

By U.S. Embassy in Yaounde | 3 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches

Handover Ceremony of Security Equipment for the Gendarmes

Handover Ceremony of Security Equipment for the Gendarmes General Elokobi; Secrétaire d’Etat à la Défense chargé de la gendarmerie Jean Baptiste Bokam; Chers représentants des médias; Mesdames et messieurs; C’est un véritable honneur pour moi d’être parmi vous aujourd’hui. La présente cérémonie de remise des équipements de sécurité pour les gendarmes du Cameroun est une ...

By U.S. Embassy in Yaounde | 5 April, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches

Opening of the Conference on the Fight Against Misappropriation of Public Funds

Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Madame Minister of State Supreme Control, Excellency Minister Eyebe Ayissi Distinguished Members of Government Distinguished guests from the African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development (CAFRAD). Madame Le Ministre, it is an honor to be here with you this morning, at this international conference dedicated to the prevention ...

By U.S. Embassy in Yaounde | 2 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches

Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Bimbia Inauguration

Your excellency, Mr. — Minister of Arts and Culture Ladies and Gentleman , All Protocol Observed Bimbia, a small rural agricultural and fishing community in the Southwest of the country, was not known to Americans until the latter part of 2010, just short of 5 years ago. Its historical significance as a site at the ...

By U.S. Embassy in Yaounde | 23 February, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches

Peace Corps Swearing-in Ceremony for Agriculture and Community Health Volunteers

Good morning Your Excellency Minister of Public Health, Mr. Andre Mama Fouda; Your Excellency, Minister Delegate at the Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs. Clementine Ananga Messina; Peace Corps Cameroon Director Mark Orlic and his outstanding staff; Peace Corps Volunteers past, present, and future; Ladies and gentlemen, At a time when terrorists send others to kill innocent ...

By U.S. Embassy in Yaounde | 18 November, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches

Fourth of July Reception

Your Excellency, Vice Prime Minister Amadou Ali; Your Excellency, Minister of External Relations Moukoko Mbonjo; Your Excellencies, Members of Government; Your Excellencies, Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Heads of International Organizations, and other members of the diplomatic corps; Distinguished guests and friends from all sectors, the media, arts, academia, the private sector, and alumni; Ladies and gentlemen; ...

By U.S. Embassy in Yaounde | 2 July, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama

Engagement Remarks – 15th Congo Basin Forest Partnership Meeting of Partners

Excellencies, honored guests, partners, once again let me emphasize how impressed I am with the breadth of cooperation and engagement that all of you are undertaking in Central Africa. I am truly inspired by what I have heard here and throughout this 15th Partners Meeting. In 2015, the United States has pledged more than 47.8 ...

By U.S. Embassy in Yaounde | 19 June, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches

Stream 5 Opening on Green Economies and Creating Conditions for Growth – 15th Congo Basin Forest Partnership Meeting of Partners

Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Distinguished guests from the Government of the Republic of Cameroon, whose commitment to environmental protection and sustainable economic growth is crucial for sustainable development in Central Africa. Members of the international community, governments from the region, private industry, members of civil society and non-governmental organizations. Members of the media present ...

By U.S. Embassy in Yaounde | 18 June, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama, John Kerry

Plenary Statement – 15th Congo Basin Forest Partnership Meeting of Partners

15th Congo Basin Forest Partnership Meeting of Partners Excellencies, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be here with you at the beautiful Palais de Congress this afternoon. Over the past two days, I have had the honor to meet with many of you and learn more about the work all of us ...

By U.S. Embassy in Yaounde | 17 June, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches

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