160 In an effort to rekindle connections with a region that has recently been neglected in favour of other concerns, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he would support the African Union becoming a permanent member of the G20 group of large economies. Speaking at a summit between American and African leaders, Biden stated that the US wants to boost cooperation across the board. According to Biden, “Africa belongs to the table in every room – in every room – where global challenges are being discussed, and in every institution where discussions are taking place,”. According to Biden, “Africa belongs to the table in every room – in every room – where global challenges are being discussed, and in every institution where discussions are taking place,” There are 55 member states in the AU. You Might Be Interested In Bank of Philippine Islands and Personetics Join Forces to Deliver Hyper-Personalized Digital Financial Experiences JLL Foundation Expands Climate-Impacting Mission with 15 New Loans in Second Year Goldman Sachs Predicts OPEC+ Unlikely to Raise Production in June Meeting Dentons Hong Kong adds new partner to leverage finance and capital markets capabilities Federal Reserve Ends Bank Term Funding Program Goldman Sachs Undergoes Leadership Transition as John Rogers Passes the Torch to Russell Horowitz