Africa: Ethiopia Calls for Renewed Commitment to AU Agenda 2063

Africa: Ethiopia Calls for Renewed Commitment to AU Agenda 2063

Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos (PhD) yesterday opened the 46th AU Executive Council meeting with a call for renewed political commitment from member states to achieve the goals of the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063.

Ethiopia stresses importance of multilateralism at AU Council

Addressing the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), Timothewos said it is both an option based on partnership and a necessity to address widespread challenges. The foreign minister showed concern about the growing number of internal and inter-state conflicts and the geopolitical polarization and rivalry that affects the global order and risks plunging the continent into uncertainty. The official called for th…