Eswatini–United States relations
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Eswatini–United States relations are
History
The United States seeks to maintain and strengthen the bilateral relations that have existed since the kingdom became independent in 1968. U.S. policy stresses continued economic and political reform and improved industrial relations.
The United States assists Eswatini with a number of
In 2003, Peace Corps volunteers returned to Swaziland after a nine-year absence. The current Peace Corps/Swaziland program, Community Health Project, focuses on HIV/AIDS and provides assistance in the execution of two components of the HIV/AIDS national strategy—risk reduction and mitigation of the impact of the disease. Volunteers encourage youth to engage in appropriate behaviors that will reduce the spread of HIV; they work with children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS pandemic; and they assist in capacity building for non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations.
Principal U.S. officials include Chargé d'Affairs and Deputy Chief of Mission Caitlin Piper. The U.S. maintains an embassy in Mbabane, Eswatini.
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets. United States Department of State.