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Ben Black
@DFC_CEO
3rd Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (@DFCgov)
Washington, DC
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
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    I was deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a true American patriot and proud South Carolinian. Whenever we spoke, Senator Graham was always sharp and to the point in a gracious and friendly manner only he could achieve. He brought conviction,
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    Ben Black
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    Jul 9
    It was a pleasure meeting with Chilean Foreign Minister @MinPerezMac and Ambassador Ergas Heymann to discuss opportunities across telecom, energy, and minerals and mining. Shared priorities build strong partnerships. @DFCgov is committed to investing in the Western Hemisphere,
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    Ben Black
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    Jul 4
    250 years ago, our Founding Fathers declared that Americans would chart our own course, forging a future defined by financial and political independence. Leaders like Alexander Hamilton developed an American economic system which transformed the fledgling Republic into the most
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    DFC Invests
    @DFCgov
    Jun 27
    Last week America’s Deal Team, led by @DFC_CEO, traveled to Central Asia to fulfill President @realDonaldTrump’s commitment to make our partnership with Central Asia stronger than ever before.
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 25
    Congratulations to my good friend @UnderSecE on a successful #PaxSilica Summit today. Under President Trump’s leadership, America can – and will – win the global race for AI. To lead the next generation of innovation, we must build AI infrastructure on secure telecom networks
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 25
    During my travel to Central Asia last week, @DFCgov’s deal team laid the groundwork for transitioning Kazakhstan’s telecom infrastructure to trusted vendors. Back on the ground in Washington yesterday, I enjoyed meeting with Minister @Zhaslan_Madiyev and @KZAmbUS to continue
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 25
    Brilliant speech, @SecScottBessent, and what a tribute to America as we celebrate our 250th birthday. Our Founders pioneered economic statecraft to secure America’s global position. Under President Trump, @DFCgov is reviving our proud tradition of investing for America. 🇺🇸
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    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
    Treasury Department
    @SecScottBessent
    Jun 24
    On the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, the most fitting way to honor those who founded this great nation is to meet the pressing challenges of our own time with the same resolve that they brought to theirs. Last night at @EconClubNY, I made clear that under @POTUS’
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 19
    Last year on the sidelines of @POTUS’s inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington, DC, I announced a plan for @DFCgov to partner with the Government of Uzbekistan to identify and mobilize investments that benefit both our countries. Now – here in Tashkent, Uzbekistan – we’re
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    DFC Invests
    @DFCgov
    Jun 16
    NEWS: DFC launched the U.S.–Uzbekistan Joint Investment Platform, a new framework aimed at advancing strategic investments and export financing cooperation between the U.S. and Uzbekistan. dfc.gov/media/press-re…
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 19
    Great discussion at the 2026 Uzbekistan-U.S. Annual Business Forum with my friend @JJovanovicUSA, UZ Foreign Minister Kudratov, and Elena V. Son-LaRocco. The world is waking up to the potential of Uzbekistan. @DFCgov will play an essential role in connecting investment to
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 19
    Thank you @president_uz and @SMirziyoyeva for your deep commitment to the U.S.-Uzbekistan partnership. Under President Trump’s leadership, the United States is forging new ties with Central Asia and pledging support for partners who share our vision for stability and growth.
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    Ben Black
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    Jun 19
    This week, @DFCgov announced a monumental agreement to expand trusted vendors’ access to Kazakhstan's digital network. While our adversaries exploit digital networks for strategic gain, DFC is leading the effort to keep them reliable, secure, and ready to support next
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    DFC Invests
    @DFCgov
    Jun 16
    This week DFC announced its interest, along with a financing proposal, for partnering with one of Kazakhstan’s largest telecommunications companies to upgrade & transition major telecom infrastructure in the country, opening the market to trusted vendors. dfc.gov/media/press-re…
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 16
    Great discussion with President @TokayevKZ in Astana. We look forward to partnering on trusted digital networks, critical minerals production, and robust logistics corridors that support Kazakhstan’s continued growth and prosperity.
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 16
    Thank you to Almaty Mayor Darkhan Satybaldy for the warm welcome at Ile-Alatau National Park. An unforgettable experience.
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    Ben Black
    @DFC_CEO
    Jun 16
    What a privilege to tour the new Almaty Museum of Arts’ spectacular collection with the museum’s founder and renowned Kazakh business leader Nurlan Smagulov. Thanks to Nurlan’s leadership Almaty Kazakhstan is now home to the largest contemporary art museum in Central Asia. Highly
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