Ham in Algeria: AFRICOM 'Committed' to Partnership, Part 4

ALGERIA

06.06.2011

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U.S. Africa Command

ALGIERS, Algeria, Jun 2, 2011 — U.S. Africa Command's General Carter F. Ham discussed U.S. AFRICOM's role in strengthening partnerships between U.S. and African nations during a press conference with Algerian media June 1, 2011, in Algiers, Algeria.

His first visit to Algeria, Ham also interacted with military and civilian leaders on the subjects of common interest, addressing how to combat the threat of extremism in the region. He pointed out that the command's involvement is more in a supporting role to assist Africans.

"The first principle is that a safe, stable, and secure Africa is in everyone's best interest, including the United States'. And the second principle is that in the long run, it is Africans who are best suited to address African security matters," said Ham.

The following is a complete transcript of the press conference, including Ham's opening statement, followed by a question and answer session with the media.

• Date Taken: 06.06.2011
• Date Posted: 06.06.2011 11:10
• Category: B-Roll
• Video ID: 117237
• VIRIN: 110606-O-5536O-004
• Filename: DOD_100186322
• Length: 00:11:38
• Location: DZ