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# Cabo Verde

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													U.S.-Cabo Verde Relations													The United States and Cabo Verde have strong historical roots dating to 18th century whaling routes.  The tradition of emigration to the United States began at that time and continues today with a concentration primarily in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  As a result, Cabo Verde’s diaspora in the United States rivals the islands’ current population of 490,000, while approximately 3,000The United States and Cabo Verde have strong historical roots dating to 18th century whaling routes.  The tradition of emigration to the United States began at that time and continues today with a concentration primarily in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  As a result, Cabo Verde’s diaspora in the United States rivals the islands’ current population of 490,000, while approximately 3,000 U.S. citizens now reside in the nine inhabited islands that make up the archipelago nation.Collapse U.S.-Cabo Verde Relations															Read more about U.S.-Cabo Verde Relations																												Bilateral Economic Relations													The economic partnership between the United States and Cabo Verde has strong potential for growth.  Cabo Verde is eager to attract U.S. trade and investment.  The Department of State is working closely with the Cabo Verdean government and the U.S. Embassy in Praia to ensure that U.S. companies are aware of trade and investment opportunities.  													U.S. Assistance to Cabo Verde													Cabo Verde’s strategic location makes it an important partner in the fight against trafficking of drugs, weapons, and people.  U.S. security, counter narcotics, and law enforcement assistance seeks to build the capacity of Cabo Verde’s military and police to respond effectively to various security challenges, including crime, money laundering, and drug trafficking.Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since October, 2021 the United States has donated **487,190** safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Cabo Verde. This includes 387,090 Pfizer and 100,100 Moderna doses. Of the 487,190 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

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More Vaccine Deliveries HighlightsJanuary 22, 2024
Secretary Blinken’s Remarks Following Visit to Porto de Praia
January 22, 2024
Secretary Blinken and Cabo Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva Before Their Meeting
January 22, 2024
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Cabo Verdean Prime Minister Correia e Silva
January 19, 2024
Travel to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola, January 21-26, 2024
January 18, 2024
Department Press Briefing – January 18, 2024
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