On 22 September 2026, on the margins of thee United Nations General Assembly, the President of the Republic of Guinea, His Excellency General Mamadi Doumbouya, attended an official dinner hosted in New York by the President of the United States of America, His Excellency Donald Trump. This meeting was translated into a direct exchange and symbolic handshake.

An exchange marked by significant comments. At this dinner, the American President addressed words of gratitude to the Guinean Head of State: « You are a strong and respected leader. ».

This statement, delivered in a multilateral diplomatic framework, highlights Guinea's perception of leadership by a strategic partner. It is part of a context where the United States is showing renewed interest in dialogue with West African countries.

A meeting within the multilateral framework

The meeting between the two leaders took place as part of the work of the General Assembly of the United Nations, which brings together the Heads of State and Government each year on major international issues.

President Doumbouya's participation in this official dinner illustrates Guinea's willingness to strengthen its presence in multilateral forums and to strengthen its bilateral relations with the United States.

A strong diplomatic image

The handshake exchanged in New York between the two Heads of State is a strong diplomatic image. It symbolizes both the recognition expressed by the American partner and the place Guinea intends to occupy in international relations.