The 5th Biannual Coordination Meeting of the African Union: Accelerating the Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
The 5th Biannual Coordination Meeting of the African Union, currently taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, marks the start of crucial discussions for the future of Africa. With the theme “Accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)”, this event brings together African leaders from all walks of life to discuss the issues related to this ambitious continental initiative.
The ZLECAf, launched on January 1, 2021, aims to create a single market comprising more than 1.3 billion people in Africa by eliminating trade and tariff barriers between member countries. This bi-annual coordination meeting is of paramount importance as it will assess the progress made so far in the implementation of the AfCFTA and discuss concrete steps to be taken to accelerate its deployment across the continent.
The meeting is being held in two parts, with the 43rd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union preceding the coordination meeting. This session brings together Ministers of Foreign Affairs and other senior AU officials to discuss political, economic and social issues that are at the heart of the African agenda.
The atmosphere on site is electric, with a palpable effervescence among the participants coming from all corners of the continent. Heads of State, Ministers and senior officials from the African Union will be present to share their ideas and experiences, with the aim of finding innovative solutions to the challenges facing the implementation of the AfCFTA.
Among the expected speakers, we count the Chairperson of the African Union, who will deliver a stimulating keynote address, urging African leaders to redouble their efforts to realize the vision of the AfCFTA. Representatives of the African Union Commission, trade experts, business leaders and other key players will also take the floor to share their knowledge and ideas to accelerate the implementation of this continental initiative. .
Attendance at this meeting is representative of the diversity and inclusion that Africa holds dear. From eminent heads of state to promising young leaders, this event offers a unique opportunity to strengthen inter-African cooperation and forge strong partnerships for the future.
The 5th Biannual Coordination Meeting of the African Union therefore promises to be an unmissable event that will shape the path that Africa will take in the years to come.. The frank and constructive discussions, the exchange of innovative ideas and the resulting strategic alliances will contribute to the transformation of the continent and the achievement of the African Union’s Agenda 2063