Algerian Parliament's upper house speaker, Azzouz Nasseri, represented President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the 8th mid-year coordination meeting of the African Union and regional economic communities in Egypt's New El Alamein City. The session was attended by African leaders and heads of regional economic communities. The meeting focused on progress made on the AU's 2026 theme of ensuring sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems to achieve Agenda 2063 goals.
The coordination meeting brought together key stakeholders to discuss continental efforts to enhance coordination and integration among regional economic communities in Africa. Participants also aimed to advance the institutional development of the African Union and activate the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Algerian officials accompanying Nasseri included State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Sufiane Chaib, Ambassador to Egypt Mohamed Sufiane Brah, and Professor Makhloof Sahil.
The African Union's 2026 theme focuses on a crucial aspect of sustainable development, with water scarcity and sanitation being significant challenges in many African countries. The AU's Agenda 2063 aims to transform the continent into a global powerhouse by 2063. Achieving this goal requires addressing basic infrastructure needs, including access to clean water and sanitation.
Egypt hosted the meeting as part of its efforts to foster cooperation and coordination among African countries and regional economic communities. The North African country has been actively engaged in promoting African integration and cooperation. The coordination meeting provided a platform for countries to share experiences and best practices in addressing common challenges.
Algeria's participation in the meeting reflects its commitment to African integration and cooperation. The country has been actively involved in various African initiatives, including the African Union and regional economic communities. By engaging in these efforts, Algeria aims to contribute to the continent's development and prosperity.
The meeting's discussions also touched on the importance of institutional development within the African Union. Strengthening the AU's institutions is crucial for effective coordination and implementation of continental policies and programs. The activation of the AfCFTA agreement is also seen as a key step towards promoting economic integration and growth in Africa.
The Algerian delegation's participation in the meeting demonstrates the country's commitment to promoting African cooperation and integration. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity for countries to engage in dialogue and collaboration on key issues affecting the continent.
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- Algeria's upper house of parliament speaker, Azzouz Nasseri, represented President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the 8th mid-year coordination meeting of the African Union and regional economic communities.
