Trump says he 'deeply respects' Africans in letter to AU Summit

President Donald Trump has written to African leaders that he ‘deeply respects’ the people of Africa and that he will be sending his top diplomat  Rex Tillerson who is secretary of state to visit the continent in March this year.
 
These remarks were made in a letter addressed to African leaders ahead of the 30th African Union Summit underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 

Trump’s letter dated Thursday 25 January, says the US profoundly respects the partnerships and values shared by the US and Africans and that the president’s commitment to strong relationships with African nations is firm. 

Several African presidents reacted angrily to the ‘shithole’ reference, summoning diplomats attached to their countries to explain their president’s position on Africa.

Mr.Trump has denied making the offensive statement.

SOURCE: africanews
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