Ambassador Eugene Young hosted a reception on January 20th at his residence in Brazzaville to celebrate the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States. The event was attended by members of the Congolese government, political figures, diplomats, media representatives, and civil society leaders.
Guests at the reception had the opportunity to watch the inauguration ceremony live from Washington D.C. The gathering also aimed to celebrate democracy and strengthen ties between the United States and Congo through moments of exchange.
In his speech during the event, Ambassador Young emphasized that "the United States’ commitment to continue working with Congo on issues of mutual interest" remains strong.