The president of Gabon claims that while his nation is open to investment, it requires assistance in processing resources

President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon told U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday that while the West African nation is open to business and wants to see its raw mineral resources processed locally, doing so will require significant energy investments.

“Our nations are not impoverished. In terms of raw materials, we are wealthy nations. At a mini-summit held at the White House, Nguema stated, “However, we need partners to help us develop those resources with win-win partnerships.”

He cautioned that if the United States did not take the initiative, other nations may. “Everyone is welcome in our free nation. We invite you to come and make an investment. If not, other nations might arrive in your place,” he stated.