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Travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo

Remarks

President Bush announced on December 4 the traveling delegation to witness
the inauguration of Joseph Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

State Department announces the trip.

Director Askey, US Trade and Development Agency, USTDA release

Ward Brehm, Chairman, US African Development Foundation, USADF release


Photos

Presidential Delegation to Congo-Assistant Secretary Frazer meets and greets while in the DROC.
Assistant Secretary Frazer shakes hands with President Joseph Kabila in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DROC). Director Thelma Askey, USTDA, and Secretary Chao, Department of Labor, wait to shake hands next.



 


 

Presidential Delegation to Congo-Assistant Secretary Frazer (right) and Secretary Elaine Chao are pictured on the plane during their trip to the DROC.
Labor Secretary Elaine Chao and Assistant Secretary of State Jendayi Frazer on board during the trip to the Congo for the inauguration of Joseph Kabila.



 



 

 

 

Presidential Delegation to Congo-Assistant Secretary Frazer (skyblue jacket)and the entire Presidential delegation are pictured during their trip to the DROC for the inauguration of President Joseph Kabila.
Full group photo: (rear) Director Thelma Askey, USTDA; John Fenn, Phelps Dodge; Michael Hess, USAID; (front): Laura Genero, Associate Deputy Secretary, Department of Labor; Assistant Secretary of State Jendayi Frazer; Department of Labor Secretary Elaine Chao; Congolese President Joseph Kabila; Ward Brehm, The U.S. African Development Foundation; Amb. (to Congo) Roger Meece.



 


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