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President El-Sisi Heads to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads to Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, to participate in the Seventh Mid-Year Coordination Summit Meeting of the African Union.
President El-Sisi is participating in the coordination meeting, which is usually limited to a few African leaders.
This participation comes in light of Egypt's chairmanship of the North African Regional Capability and its leadership of the Steering Committee of Heads of State and Government of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).
During the summit, the President will review Egypt's efforts to develop the work of the two mechanisms, which will strengthen peace, security, and their connection to development and stability goals in the African continent.
President El-Sisi is expected to meet with a number of fellow African leaders to discuss the challenges facing the African continent and explore ways to bolster continental stability to fulfill the aspirations of African peoples for prosperity and development.
President El-Sisi Arrives in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Equatorial Guinea to participate in the Seventh Mid-Year Coordination Summit Meeting of the African Union.
President El-Sisi Meets Angolan President in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Angolan President João Lourenço on the sidelines of the President's participation in the seventh session of the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit, held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
President El-Sisi lauded the current Angolan presidency of the African Union and Angola’s commitment to strengthening joint African action across various sectors.
The Angolan president confirmed his appreciation for the President and Egypt's central and historic role in the African continent and in working within the framework of the African Union.
The meeting addressed the situation of peace and security in Africa, as well as ways to consolidate the foundations of stability across the continent. The meeting covered the issues of the Horn of Africa, Sudan, the Sahel, and the Nile Basin.
The meeting also addressed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and explore broader prospects for cooperation in various fields, building on the momentum relations between the two countries have gained, in addition to keenness to achieve the aspirations of the two peoples for prosperity and development.
President El-Sisi Meets President of Equatorial Guinea
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, on the sidelines of the Seventh Mid-Year Coordination Summit Meeting of the African Union Summit, held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
The two Presidents reviewed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and explored broader prospects for cooperation in various fields, particularly in the economic, trade, and investment sectors as well as energy, infrastructure, and industry, in a manner that serves the common interests of both countries.
President El-Sisi lauded Equatorial Guinea's hosting of the Coordination Summit, which reflects a commitment to joint African action. The President of Equatorial Guinea commended Egypt's pivotal role in the continent and within the African Union.
The two Presidents discussed ways to achieve continental integration in various fields. The meeting also focused on ways to enhance continental stability and ensure continental peace and security in order to advance development efforts.
President El-Sisi Meets Ghana’s President in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Ghana’s President John Mahama on the sidelines of President El-Sisi's participation in the seventh session of thr Mid-Year Coordination Summit Meeting of the African Union Summit, held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
The meeting reviewed ways to strengthen relations between the two brotherly countries, in a manner that serves their interests across various sectors of common interest, and meets the aspirations of their peoples for development and prosperity, particularly in light of the historical ties that bind them.
The meeting also touched on means of promoting collective action at the African continental level. This is in light of Ghana's hosting of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) headquarters and Egypt's presidency of AfCFTA Council of Ministers. The two sides explored opportunities to boost intra-African trade and overcome challenges facing continental integration.
The meeting also tackled regional affairs. Both sides discussed the situation in the African Sahel, Somalia, and Sudan, as well as efforts to achieve continental stability to support development opportunities.
President El-Sisi Participates in the AU’s 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi participated in the 7th mid-year Coordination Meeting of the African Union in the capital of Equatorial Guinea.
The meeting discussed a multitude of vital African dossiers. Those included primarily efforts toward continental integration and amalgamation, strategies to liberalize intra-African trade, and ways to address regional and international challenges impeding the continent’s development. Additionally, the meeting explored avenues to enhance peace and security across Africa.
President El-Sisi delivered the speech of the Steering Committee for Heads of State and Government of the African Union Development Agency – NEPAD, which is currently chaired by the President. The speech focused on the Committee’s pivotal role under Egypt’s chairmanship in advancing development across the African continent. Key areas included bridging the development financing gap; implementing Africa’s Development Agenda 2063; enhancing investment in human capital, particularly in health and education; and addressing climate change. The speech also emphasized the vast opportunities available for Africa to achieve sustainable development and prosperity, despite the formidable regional and global challenges.
President El-Sisi’s Speech at AUDA-NEPAD Meeting on Regional & Continental Integration
In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful”
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,
Ladies and gentlemen,
distinguished guests,
At the outset of my speech, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the member countries of the Steering Committee for their cooperation with me during the past period, which has enabled us to guide the activities of NEPAD, empowering it to carry out its role as the executive development arm of the African Union.
I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to the NEPAD Secretariat, led by Executive Director Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, for her tireless efforts in leading the work of the agency's Secretariat, and for the innovative ideas and serious initiatives she consistently presents.
Dear attendees,
I have been honored, over the past two years, to serve as the Chairperson of the NEPAD Steering Committee. I would like to emphasize that, after this period, I am firmly convinced that the Africa we aspire to is not a dream, but rather a tangible reality within reach, despite the numerous challenges and crises the continent faces both internally and externally.
I would like to point out that, despite all the difficult circumstances, many African countries have succeeded in achieving growth rates that exceed global averages. They have also made significant progress in addressing these challenges, starting with developing health and education systems, localizing vital industries, improving the investment climate, and enhancing intra-Africa trade. There has also been progress in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.
These achievements demonstrate the necessity of continuing our joint efforts to drive development efforts in the continent, continue striving to achieve our legitimate demands, and advance our common positions in international forums.
Ladies and gentlemen,
During Egypt’s term as chair of the NEPAD Steering Committee, Egypt focused on implementing specific priorities to contribute to accelerating the implementation of the Africa’s Agenda 2063 and finding sustainable solutions to our challenges, following a comprehensive approach aimed at addressing the root causes of crises and challenges.
In this regard, I would like to highlight some tangible results achieved by the agency during the past period, under the supervision and follow-up of the Steering Committee, in partnership with member states and regional economic groupings.
First, the Steering Committee, in collaboration with the NEPAD Secretariat, addressed the issue of the financing gap seriously. Over the past two years, significant efforts have been made to complete the feasibility study for establishing the agency's development fund. This is in line with the mandate from successive African summits, and a recognition of the importance of developing frameworks and tools to mobilize development financing on the continent, in light of the serious decline in development aid for various reasons.
Therefore, I look forward, together with you, to the relevant African Union bodies concluding the discussions on the feasibility study and approving it at the earliest opportunity, allowing the fund to begin playing its expected role in mobilizing financing and encouraging investment in Africa.
Second, the agency doubled its efforts to drive the implementation of the second Ten-Year Plan of Agenda 2063, and accelerated its pace in identifying and mobilizing funding for infrastructure projects included in the Presidential Infrastructure Program, with a total value of $500 million. Additionally, the agency worked to expedite the implementation of green infrastructure corridors, the Continental Power Plan, and the Common African Agricultural Policy, all aimed at enhancing regional and continental integration efforts.
Third, NEPAD continued its valuable efforts under the supervision of the Steering Committee to invest in human capital by launching initiatives in the fields of education and health. Among the notable successes in recent months was securing $100 million for the African Population Grant Initiative, which our countries have started benefiting from to enhance reproductive health services. Furthermore, €100 million was secured to support projects under the African Skills Initiative, aimed at building human and technical capacities. This was done alongside intensive investment in digital transformation to create millions of job opportunities for our youth.
Fourth, the Steering Committee, in collaboration with the NEPAD Secretariat, and in recognition of the threat posed by climate change, worked swiftly to launch the NEPAD Center of Excellence. We all look forward to its inauguration and the commencement of its activities in Cairo, as it will be an important addition to our tools for addressing this existential threat to our people and continent.
Fifth, achieving these accomplishments required a clear vision and a flexible structure responsive to challenges and seizes opportunities. Therefore, activating NEPAD’s presence in African countries, at the request of the countries and in accordance with their priorities, was high on the Secretariat's list of initiatives, which I personally supported.
For this reason, I am proud of the growing presence of NEPAD offices across the continent, which I witness day by day.
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,
These are just a few examples of what has been achieved over the past two years as a result of the efforts of the NEPAD team, under the guidance of the Steering Committee. These examples encourage us to believe in our capabilities and trust in our future. Therefore, let us use our meeting today to reaffirm our commitment and pledge to advance our African agenda and support the role and activities of NEPAD, thus renewing the hopes of our people for their rightful share in peace and development.
Thank you very much.
President El-Sisi's Speech on the North African Regional Capability
Your Excellency, President João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union,
Your Excellency President Teodoro Obiang, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea,
Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission,
Your Excellencies the Heads of State and Government,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I commence my remarks by extending my sincere appreciation and gratitude to my brother, His Excellency President Teodoro Obiang, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, for the warm welcome and hospitality. I also extend my sincere appreciation to my brother, His Excellency President João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, for his wise leadership of joint African action.
I would also like to extend my congratulations and sincere appreciation to the new leadership of the Commission, headed by Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssef. I affirm our support for his ambitious agenda to reform the organization's work and improve its efficiency and performance.
Dear attendees,
Our continent faces a multitude of complex and intertwined geopolitical challenges, ranging from armed conflicts to the spread of terrorism, to transnational organized crime, in addition to the repercussions of climate change. These challenges threaten security, stability, and development in Africa and require our concerted efforts to address them.
From this standpoint, activating and strengthening regional mechanisms concerned with maintaining peace and security in the continent has become imperative. Therefore, the importance of the African Standby Force emerges as a fundamental pillar of the African Peace and Security Architecture, building on its regional components, such as the North African Regional Capability, of which Egypt holds the rotating presidency this year. This architecture provides a multidimensional, fully equipped force that enjoys operational and readiness capabilities to deploy to support and maintain peace.
Honorable attendees,
The implementation of the tasks of the components of the African Standby Force, including the North African Regional Capability, in supporting efforts to prevent conflict, respond rapidly to crises, and maintain and build peace, requires close coordination with the African Union Commission and the various geographical regions. It also requires the provision of sustainable funding for the capability’s activities, particularly for capacity building, to achieve full readiness for it, whenever deemed necessary.
The North African Regional Capability has taken positive steps in this direction. The Chiefs of Staff and Ministers of Defense meetings, held in Cairo at the beginning of this year, approved the plan of activities and programs and launched financial and administrative reforms. This is in addition to reviewing and updating its operating procedures to align with its counterparts in the African Union, thus achieving financial sustainability and efficient planning and spending.
The Executive Secretariat of the North Africa Regional Capability, along with the planning, training, and evaluation bodies, exert valuable efforts within the region to enhance operational readiness. This contributed to the completion of the final requirements for the Capability's readiness, with the implementation of a field exercise in Algeria. The exercise aimed to achieve harmony and coordination among the three components; military, police, and civilian, and to foster a deeper understanding of their roles in any peacekeeping missions assigned to them.
Your Excellencies,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Egypt's efforts to enhance the capability of the Northern region come within the framework of our full belief in the importance of readiness to protect the resources of the peoples of our continent, safeguard them from various challenges, and realize their aspirations for security, stability, and prosperity.
In conclusion, Egypt affirms its full commitment to supporting the North African Regional Capability, within its broader interest in activating the African Peace and Security Architecture and within the framework of Egypt's leadership in the field of post-conflict reconstruction and development. This is based on our firm belief that peace is the foundation of development, and integration is our path to a better future for our beloved continent.
Thank you.
President El-Sisi Meets African leaders on Sidelines of 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of AU
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on the sidelines of his participation in the seventh session of the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit, with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh AI- Ghazouani, Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema, Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya Mohamed Al Menfi, and former President of Niger and pioneer of the African Continental Free Trade Area Mahamadou Issoufou.
The meetings addressed ways to enhance continental integration, advance development efforts, and maintain peace and security in Africa.
President El-Sisi Returns to Egypt from Equatorial Guinea
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi returned to Egypt after participating in the Seventh Mid-Year Coordination Summit Meeting of the African Union, which was held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
President El-Sisi Heads to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads to Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, to participate in the Seventh Mid-Year Coordination Summit Meeting of the African Union.
President El-Sisi is participating in the coordination meeting, which is usually limited to a few African leaders.
This participation comes in light of Egypt's chairmanship of the North African Regional Capability and its leadership of the Steering Committee of Heads of State and Government of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).
During the summit, the President will review Egypt's efforts to develop the work of the two mechanisms, which will strengthen peace, security, and their connection to development and stability goals in the African continent.
President El-Sisi is expected to meet with a number of fellow African leaders to discuss the challenges facing the African continent and explore ways to bolster continental stability to fulfill the aspirations of African peoples for prosperity and development.
President El-Sisi Arrives in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Equatorial Guinea to participate in the Seventh Mid-Year Coordination Summit Meeting of the African Union.
President El-Sisi Meets Angolan President in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Angolan President João Lourenço on the sidelines of the President's participation in the seventh session of the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit, held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
President El-Sisi lauded the current Angolan presidency of the African Union and Angola’s commitment to strengthening joint African action across various sectors.
The Angolan president confirmed his appreciation for the President and Egypt's central and historic role in the African continent and in working within the framework of the African Union.
The meeting addressed the situation of peace and security in Africa, as well as ways to consolidate the foundations of stability across the continent. The meeting covered the issues of the Horn of Africa, Sudan, the Sahel, and the Nile Basin.
The meeting also addressed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and explore broader prospects for cooperation in various fields, building on the momentum relations between the two countries have gained, in addition to keenness to achieve the aspirations of the two peoples for prosperity and development.
President El-Sisi Meets President of Equatorial Guinea
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, on the sidelines of the Seventh Mid-Year Coordination Summit Meeting of the African Union Summit, held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
The two Presidents reviewed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and explored broader prospects for cooperation in various fields, particularly in the economic, trade, and investment sectors as well as energy, infrastructure, and industry, in a manner that serves the common interests of both countries.
President El-Sisi lauded Equatorial Guinea's hosting of the Coordination Summit, which reflects a commitment to joint African action. The President of Equatorial Guinea commended Egypt's pivotal role in the continent and within the African Union.
The two Presidents discussed ways to achieve continental integration in various fields. The meeting also focused on ways to enhance continental stability and ensure continental peace and security in order to advance development efforts.
President El-Sisi Meets Ghana’s President in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Ghana’s President John Mahama on the sidelines of President El-Sisi's participation in the seventh session of thr Mid-Year Coordination Summit Meeting of the African Union Summit, held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
The meeting reviewed ways to strengthen relations between the two brotherly countries, in a manner that serves their interests across various sectors of common interest, and meets the aspirations of their peoples for development and prosperity, particularly in light of the historical ties that bind them.
The meeting also touched on means of promoting collective action at the African continental level. This is in light of Ghana's hosting of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) headquarters and Egypt's presidency of AfCFTA Council of Ministers. The two sides explored opportunities to boost intra-African trade and overcome challenges facing continental integration.
The meeting also tackled regional affairs. Both sides discussed the situation in the African Sahel, Somalia, and Sudan, as well as efforts to achieve continental stability to support development opportunities.
President El-Sisi Participates in the AU’s 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi participated in the 7th mid-year Coordination Meeting of the African Union in the capital of Equatorial Guinea.
The meeting discussed a multitude of vital African dossiers. Those included primarily efforts toward continental integration and amalgamation, strategies to liberalize intra-African trade, and ways to address regional and international challenges impeding the continent’s development. Additionally, the meeting explored avenues to enhance peace and security across Africa.
President El-Sisi delivered the speech of the Steering Committee for Heads of State and Government of the African Union Development Agency – NEPAD, which is currently chaired by the President. The speech focused on the Committee’s pivotal role under Egypt’s chairmanship in advancing development across the African continent. Key areas included bridging the development financing gap; implementing Africa’s Development Agenda 2063; enhancing investment in human capital, particularly in health and education; and addressing climate change. The speech also emphasized the vast opportunities available for Africa to achieve sustainable development and prosperity, despite the formidable regional and global challenges.
President El-Sisi’s Speech at AUDA-NEPAD Meeting on Regional & Continental Integration
In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful”
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,
Ladies and gentlemen,
distinguished guests,
At the outset of my speech, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the member countries of the Steering Committee for their cooperation with me during the past period, which has enabled us to guide the activities of NEPAD, empowering it to carry out its role as the executive development arm of the African Union.
I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to the NEPAD Secretariat, led by Executive Director Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, for her tireless efforts in leading the work of the agency's Secretariat, and for the innovative ideas and serious initiatives she consistently presents.
Dear attendees,
I have been honored, over the past two years, to serve as the Chairperson of the NEPAD Steering Committee. I would like to emphasize that, after this period, I am firmly convinced that the Africa we aspire to is not a dream, but rather a tangible reality within reach, despite the numerous challenges and crises the continent faces both internally and externally.
I would like to point out that, despite all the difficult circumstances, many African countries have succeeded in achieving growth rates that exceed global averages. They have also made significant progress in addressing these challenges, starting with developing health and education systems, localizing vital industries, improving the investment climate, and enhancing intra-Africa trade. There has also been progress in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.
These achievements demonstrate the necessity of continuing our joint efforts to drive development efforts in the continent, continue striving to achieve our legitimate demands, and advance our common positions in international forums.
Ladies and gentlemen,
During Egypt’s term as chair of the NEPAD Steering Committee, Egypt focused on implementing specific priorities to contribute to accelerating the implementation of the Africa’s Agenda 2063 and finding sustainable solutions to our challenges, following a comprehensive approach aimed at addressing the root causes of crises and challenges.
In this regard, I would like to highlight some tangible results achieved by the agency during the past period, under the supervision and follow-up of the Steering Committee, in partnership with member states and regional economic groupings.
First, the Steering Committee, in collaboration with the NEPAD Secretariat, addressed the issue of the financing gap seriously. Over the past two years, significant efforts have been made to complete the feasibility study for establishing the agency's development fund. This is in line with the mandate from successive African summits, and a recognition of the importance of developing frameworks and tools to mobilize development financing on the continent, in light of the serious decline in development aid for various reasons.
Therefore, I look forward, together with you, to the relevant African Union bodies concluding the discussions on the feasibility study and approving it at the earliest opportunity, allowing the fund to begin playing its expected role in mobilizing financing and encouraging investment in Africa.
Second, the agency doubled its efforts to drive the implementation of the second Ten-Year Plan of Agenda 2063, and accelerated its pace in identifying and mobilizing funding for infrastructure projects included in the Presidential Infrastructure Program, with a total value of $500 million. Additionally, the agency worked to expedite the implementation of green infrastructure corridors, the Continental Power Plan, and the Common African Agricultural Policy, all aimed at enhancing regional and continental integration efforts.
Third, NEPAD continued its valuable efforts under the supervision of the Steering Committee to invest in human capital by launching initiatives in the fields of education and health. Among the notable successes in recent months was securing $100 million for the African Population Grant Initiative, which our countries have started benefiting from to enhance reproductive health services. Furthermore, €100 million was secured to support projects under the African Skills Initiative, aimed at building human and technical capacities. This was done alongside intensive investment in digital transformation to create millions of job opportunities for our youth.
Fourth, the Steering Committee, in collaboration with the NEPAD Secretariat, and in recognition of the threat posed by climate change, worked swiftly to launch the NEPAD Center of Excellence. We all look forward to its inauguration and the commencement of its activities in Cairo, as it will be an important addition to our tools for addressing this existential threat to our people and continent.
Fifth, achieving these accomplishments required a clear vision and a flexible structure responsive to challenges and seizes opportunities. Therefore, activating NEPAD’s presence in African countries, at the request of the countries and in accordance with their priorities, was high on the Secretariat's list of initiatives, which I personally supported.
For this reason, I am proud of the growing presence of NEPAD offices across the continent, which I witness day by day.
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,
These are just a few examples of what has been achieved over the past two years as a result of the efforts of the NEPAD team, under the guidance of the Steering Committee. These examples encourage us to believe in our capabilities and trust in our future. Therefore, let us use our meeting today to reaffirm our commitment and pledge to advance our African agenda and support the role and activities of NEPAD, thus renewing the hopes of our people for their rightful share in peace and development.
Thank you very much.
President El-Sisi's Speech on the North African Regional Capability
Your Excellency, President João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union,
Your Excellency President Teodoro Obiang, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea,
Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission,
Your Excellencies the Heads of State and Government,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I commence my remarks by extending my sincere appreciation and gratitude to my brother, His Excellency President Teodoro Obiang, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, for the warm welcome and hospitality. I also extend my sincere appreciation to my brother, His Excellency President João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, for his wise leadership of joint African action.
I would also like to extend my congratulations and sincere appreciation to the new leadership of the Commission, headed by Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssef. I affirm our support for his ambitious agenda to reform the organization's work and improve its efficiency and performance.
Dear attendees,
Our continent faces a multitude of complex and intertwined geopolitical challenges, ranging from armed conflicts to the spread of terrorism, to transnational organized crime, in addition to the repercussions of climate change. These challenges threaten security, stability, and development in Africa and require our concerted efforts to address them.
From this standpoint, activating and strengthening regional mechanisms concerned with maintaining peace and security in the continent has become imperative. Therefore, the importance of the African Standby Force emerges as a fundamental pillar of the African Peace and Security Architecture, building on its regional components, such as the North African Regional Capability, of which Egypt holds the rotating presidency this year. This architecture provides a multidimensional, fully equipped force that enjoys operational and readiness capabilities to deploy to support and maintain peace.
Honorable attendees,
The implementation of the tasks of the components of the African Standby Force, including the North African Regional Capability, in supporting efforts to prevent conflict, respond rapidly to crises, and maintain and build peace, requires close coordination with the African Union Commission and the various geographical regions. It also requires the provision of sustainable funding for the capability’s activities, particularly for capacity building, to achieve full readiness for it, whenever deemed necessary.
The North African Regional Capability has taken positive steps in this direction. The Chiefs of Staff and Ministers of Defense meetings, held in Cairo at the beginning of this year, approved the plan of activities and programs and launched financial and administrative reforms. This is in addition to reviewing and updating its operating procedures to align with its counterparts in the African Union, thus achieving financial sustainability and efficient planning and spending.
The Executive Secretariat of the North Africa Regional Capability, along with the planning, training, and evaluation bodies, exert valuable efforts within the region to enhance operational readiness. This contributed to the completion of the final requirements for the Capability's readiness, with the implementation of a field exercise in Algeria. The exercise aimed to achieve harmony and coordination among the three components; military, police, and civilian, and to foster a deeper understanding of their roles in any peacekeeping missions assigned to them.
Your Excellencies,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Egypt's efforts to enhance the capability of the Northern region come within the framework of our full belief in the importance of readiness to protect the resources of the peoples of our continent, safeguard them from various challenges, and realize their aspirations for security, stability, and prosperity.
In conclusion, Egypt affirms its full commitment to supporting the North African Regional Capability, within its broader interest in activating the African Peace and Security Architecture and within the framework of Egypt's leadership in the field of post-conflict reconstruction and development. This is based on our firm belief that peace is the foundation of development, and integration is our path to a better future for our beloved continent.
Thank you.
President El-Sisi Meets African leaders on Sidelines of 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of AU
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on the sidelines of his participation in the seventh session of the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit, with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh AI- Ghazouani, Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema, Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya Mohamed Al Menfi, and former President of Niger and pioneer of the African Continental Free Trade Area Mahamadou Issoufou.
The meetings addressed ways to enhance continental integration, advance development efforts, and maintain peace and security in Africa.
President El-Sisi Returns to Egypt from Equatorial Guinea
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi returned to Egypt after participating in the Seventh Mid-Year Coordination Summit Meeting of the African Union, which was held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020