Message from the Ambassador

Economic statecraft is a central pillar of U.S. foreign policy. Business development is a key strategy toward furthering our economic interests.

Secretary Hillary Clinton's said it best at speech to the Economic Club of New York in 2011.

"Our foreign and economic relations remain indivisible.  Only now, our great challenge is not deterring any single military foe, but advancing our global leadership at a time when power is more often measured and exercised in economic terms."

The Political and Economic section provides assistance to American Businesses interested in working in Djibouti. Our Economic and Commercial Officer, assisted by a local Economic and Commercial Specialist, responds to business inquiries and shares information on Djibouti’s business climate. The Embassy does not have a dedicate U.S. Department of Commerce presence.