President Obama Invites African Leaders to Camp David Summit

Statement by the Press Secretary Jay Carney

President Obama has invited African leaders to join leaders at the G-8 Summit at Camp David on May 19 for a discussion session on accelerating progress towards food security in Africa.  

The African leaders who have been invited to participate in the Summit are: Chairperson of the African Union and President of Benin Yayi Boni, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia, President John Mills of Ghana, and President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania.