Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi delivered a speech at the opening of the El Alamein Africa Business Forum, held in the New El Alamein City. He emphasized that in the African continent, security begins with supporting the national state and its institutions, respecting its unity and sovereignty, and adopting peaceful solutions to conflicts and crises.
The President highlighted the importance of promoting good neighborliness, which enables the activation of joint cooperation mechanisms and economic integration to meet the legitimate aspirations of African peoples for development and prosperity. The forum witnessed a wide participation from African leaders and officials, as well as representatives of the business community and African and international economic institutions.
During the forum, President El-Sisi also chaired the meeting of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), alongside his Angolan counterpart, President João Lourenço. The meeting was attended by heads and representatives of the agency's member states, including Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa.
The President of Burundi, currently serving as the Chair of the African Union, and representatives of the African Union Commission and the Executive Director of AUDA-NEPAD also participated in the meeting. The discussions focused on promoting economic development and integration in Africa through cooperation and joint action.
In his speech, President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt's commitment to supporting African countries in their efforts to achieve development and security. He stressed the importance of African solutions to African problems and the need for collective action to address the continent's challenges.
The El Alamein Africa Business Forum aims to promote economic cooperation and investment in Africa, as well as to discuss ways to address the continent's development challenges. The forum provides a platform for African leaders and business representatives to engage in dialogue and explore opportunities for cooperation and partnership.
President El-Sisi's emphasis on the importance of national states and institutions in achieving security reflects Egypt's vision for African development and cooperation. The country's efforts to promote economic integration and cooperation in Africa are seen as crucial to achieving sustainable development and prosperity on the continent.
Key points
- President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi opens the El Alamein Africa Business Forum, emphasizing the importance of supporting national states and institutions to achieve security.
- The forum brings together African leaders and business representatives to discuss economic cooperation and investment in Africa.
- President El-Sisi chairs the meeting of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).
