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Reuters
Reuters
Environment
By Jeff Mason, Daphne Psaledakis and Andrea Shalal

Biden announces U.S. support for African Union joining G20

Flanked by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Senegal President Macky Sall, U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the U.S.-Africa Summit Leaders Session on partnering on the African Union’s Agenda 2063, in Washington, U.S., December 15, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he would support the African Union joining the G20 group of large economies as a permanent member, part of Washington's efforts to reinvigorate ties with a region that has taken a back seat to other priorities in recent years.

Biden, speaking at a U.S.-Africa leaders summit event, said the United States is looking to increase collaboration in all areas.

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