regionhas the potential to threaten Cameroon146s security and stabilityCameroon has takena leading role in combating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and is active in regionaland domestic efforts again ID: 844631
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1 Statement by Michael S. HozaAmbassadorde
Statement by Michael S. HozaAmbassadordesignate to the Republic of Cameroonbefore the Senate Foreign RelationsCommitteeSeptember , 201Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member regionhas the potential to threaten Cameroon’s security and stabilityCameroon has takena leading role in combating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and is active in regionaland domestic efforts against wildlife trafficking. If confirmed I will continue to support U.S. efforts to strengthen Cameroon’s military capacity to confront terrorism, piracy and wildlife traffickingand to encourage greater Cameroonian engagement in regional security matters. On April 14, Cameroon took an important step toward maintaining its long term itical stability by holding the first Senate elections in itshistory. Cameroon is also expected to hold municipal and legislative elections on September 30look forward to the opportunity to build on this momentum and work in partnership with civil society and the government to support efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, enhance transparency, and promote democracy, human rightsfor all personand the rule of lawBilateral trade between our countries exceeded $557 million i
2 n 2012and U.S. exports to Cameroon have
n 2012and U.S. exports to Cameroon have more than doubled since 2010Should I be confirmed, I hope to build on these gainsand further strengthen our economic relationshipone of the cornerstones of U.S.Cameroon ties. Achieving this goal, as well as Cameroon’s goal of promotingincreased U.S. investment in Cameroonwill require continued attention to improvingthe country’s business climate, addressingendemic corruptionand improvingtransparency. The kidnapping of French expatriates in Cameroon’s Far North region earlier this year demonstrated that even in a seemingly stable and safe country such as Cameroonthe threat of violence and extremism can be a reality. It has also reaffirmed thatnow more than everthe safety and security of our American staff and citizens overseasneeds to be at the forefront of our mission. If confirmed, I will ensure that this remains a top priority for the mbassy.Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, I thank you for this opportunity to appear before you. If confirmed, I look forward toworking with the Committee and others in Congress to advance U.S. interests in Cameroon.would be pleased to answer any questions you may have.