Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has praised Egypt's efforts in supporting the development of the African continent. He made these remarks during his speech at the summit of the founding countries of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), held in El Alamein, Egypt. Faye commended the role played by NEPAD in implementing projects and promoting cooperation among African countries.
Faye highlighted the numerous initiatives and projects being implemented through NEPAD, noting that there is a strong commitment from the founding countries, including Algeria, South Africa, and Egypt, to support the implementation of development projects. He expressed his appreciation for Angolan President Joao Lourenco, who is currently chairing NEPAD, and welcomed Rwanda's participation in the summit.
The Senegalese President emphasized that the meeting coincides with the 25th anniversary of NEPAD's establishment in 2001, providing an opportunity to review the progress made by the African continent over the past years in areas such as development, infrastructure, and intra-African trade. He also acknowledged the transformations that have taken place in various sectors across the continent.
Faye stressed that technological advancements are a crucial area where African countries need to continue working together. He praised NEPAD's role in supporting development efforts in Africa and acknowledged that the continent still faces several challenges, including poverty eradication, food security, youth employment, and healthcare.
The President of Senegal emphasized the importance of enhancing African cooperation in areas such as youth, agriculture, and infrastructure, which would improve the movement of people and goods between countries. He also highlighted the need for increased financing and mobilization of resources to fund development projects, with a greater role for the private sector.
Faye called for greater solidarity between NEPAD member states and financial institutions to achieve the goals of Agenda 2063 and implement its priorities. He stressed the need for better coordination of projects at the national and regional levels and reaffirmed that development and project implementation are top priorities for NEPAD.
In conclusion, President Faye emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between NEPAD, member states, and financial institutions to implement more integrated projects and achieve sustainable development goals in Africa. He expressed confidence that NEPAD is entering a new phase of work that requires enhanced regional integration and economic development in Africa.
Key points
- Egypt's efforts in supporting African development through NEPAD were commended by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
- The NEPAD summit in El Alamein, Egypt, marked the 25th anniversary of the organization's establishment.
- President Faye emphasized the need for enhanced African cooperation in areas such as youth, agriculture, and infrastructure.
