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Foreign Relations Of So Tom And PrncipeUntil independence in 1975, So Tom and Prncipe had few ties abroad except those that passed through Portugal. Following independence, the new government sought to expand its diplomatic relationships. A common language, tradition, and colonial experience have led to close collaboration between So Tom and other ex-Portuguese colonies in Africa, particularly Angola. So Toman relations with other African countries in the region, such as Gabon and the Republic of the Congo, are also good. In December 2000, So Tom signed the African Union treaty; it was later ratified by the National Assembly. The So Toman Government has generally maintained a foreign policy based on nonalignment and cooperation with any country willing to assist in its economic development. In recent years, it has also increasingly emphasized ties to the United States and western Europe. It maintains relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) instead of the People's Republic of China. With the development of Sao Tome's oil reserves, American diplomatic and military relations are becoming closer. In February 2005, the US Navy's USS Emory S Land entered West African waters near Sao Tome to provide security assistance and training to the local security services.
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