Скачать или смотреть AfriExpo 2023: Mayor Turner Highlights Houston's Deepening Ties with Africa

Recognizing Houston as Africa's major urban trade partner in the U.S. and home to a significant African diaspora, Mayor Turner celebrated the city's engagement with the continent under his administration. From welcoming African dignitaries to hosting the Africa Energy Summit, he highlighted the enriching experiences shared between Houston and Africa. Mayor Turner expressed personal joy in working with Houston's local African community. This close connection, he stressed, should continue and even flourish beyond his mayoral term. Emphasizing the significant role of diaspora and youth, the mayor envisions these groups as powerful resources in strengthening the bonds of culture, economy, and society between Houston and Africa.