The African Union Executive Council convened today for a four-day meeting, addressing topics such as the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), education, budgetary issues, candidatures to international bodies, institutional reforms of the AU and Agenda 2063. This meeting demonstrates the commitment of the African Union to regional integration, peace, security and economic development in Africa.
In his opening address, Dr. Alfred Mutua, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kenya, called on African Union Member States to accelerate integration and harness their comparative advantages to promote free trade, thereby unleashing the Africa’s collective socio-economic potential. He also stressed the importance of consolidating Africa’s voice on climate change and getting a fair share of global trade and investment.
The Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment of the African Union, Madam Josefa Sacko, pointed out that the biannual coordination meeting will assess the state of the African integration, coordinate the division of labor and harmonize policies to accelerate the integration of the continent.
The presence of delegates from all Member States at this meeting demonstrates their willingness to work together to achieve the ambitious goals of Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.
This crucial meeting allows important personalities to come together and seriously discuss the future of the continent. It demonstrates the African Union’s commitment to regional integration, peace, security and economic development in Africa.
In summary, the Executive Council of the African Union meets to discuss important topics such as the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and Agenda 2063. Delegates from Member States are gathered to work together and achieve the objectives of Africa’s development. This meeting is a demonstration of the African Union’s commitment to regional integration and the economic development of the continent