On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced the adoption of the closing declaration of the NEPAD founding summit, which was held in New El Alamein. The summit was attended by several African leaders and officials. El-Sisi co-chaired the summit with the President of Angola, as part of his role in the steering committee of the heads of state and government of the agency.
The summit marked 25 years since the establishment of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), which later evolved into the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). The agency serves as the African Union's executive arm in implementing several projects and programs under Agenda 2063. El-Sisi emphasized that the summit aimed to exchange views on the challenges facing development efforts in Africa and explore ways to address them.
The summit brought together representatives from founding member states, including Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa. El-Sisi highlighted the importance of the private sector as a driver of growth and job creation. He noted that empowering the private sector requires developing infrastructure, improving regulatory frameworks, and facilitating business operations.
During the summit, El-Sisi stressed the need for cooperation in managing transboundary rivers based on international law. He also emphasized that relations between countries should be based on mutual respect and good neighborliness. The Egyptian President highlighted the importance of African countries working together to address common challenges.
New El Alamein was chosen as a model for Africa's ability to transform the consequences of conflicts into opportunities for development. El-Sisi noted that the city has demonstrated its potential for growth and development. The summit provided a platform for African leaders to discuss ways to promote economic growth and development.
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) plays a crucial role in supporting Africa's development agenda. The agency works to promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve living standards. El-Sisi emphasized the need for African countries to work together to achieve these goals.
The adoption of the NEPAD founding declaration marks a significant milestone in the agency's history. The declaration outlines the agency's vision and objectives, which include promoting economic growth, reducing poverty, and improving living standards. El-Sisi's announcement demonstrates Egypt's commitment to supporting Africa's development agenda.
Key points
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced the adoption of the NEPAD founding declaration at the New El Alamein summit.
- The summit marked 25 years since the establishment of NEPAD, which evolved into the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).
- El-Sisi emphasized the importance of the private sector as a driver of growth and job creation in Africa.
