Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said that the success of the upcoming African Union (AU) summit will stem from addressing urgent issues that impact the economic and social development in Africa.
This came in remarks as he participated Thursday via video conference in the AU Bureau Summit with heads of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
Sisi highlighted the importance of doubling efforts to compensate for the damage caused by the novel coronavirus to the economic condition, health and security of African peoples at the national and regional levels.
Presidential spokesperson Bassam Rady said participants discussed preparations for the next AU summit, scheduled for February 2021.
According to Akhbar Elyom official news portal, Sisi expressed his appreciation to the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, the current AU chair, for his keenness to hold meetings despite the challenges posed by the virus outbreak.
He further stressed the importance of collective efforts to advance the agenda of joint African action in light of the current circumstances.
Participants agreed to coordinate in this regard to establish the mechanism for holding the next AU summit while ensuring its smooth organization and preserving the interests of the continent and its peoples.
