Live Update: 'Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want' session

CAIRO - 4 November 2018: The session titled "Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want" kicked off on Nov.4 in Sharm El Sheikh. The session featured a panel discussion having nine speakers.

14:30

The session concluded.

14:29

I tell youth to dream, and work hard for it to come true, Sisi.

14:25

African refugees whom Egypt bans from illegally migrating to Europe stay in the country. Although we ban camps, we pay the price as they live here as equal to Egyptians, Sisi.

14:22

Africa has to do a lot to combat corruption, Sisi.

14:18

Developed countries should not show off their capabilities. They better use those capabilities to contribute to our development endeavors, Sisi.

14:13

Infrastructure projects in Egypt secured jobs for 3-5 million citizens, Sisi.

14:13

I told Chancellor Merkel that if the EU is serious with helping Africa, there must be a focus on infrastructure, Sisi.

14:13

African countries should go ahead with development and construction in parallel with establishing security and stability, Sisi.


President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi in the Africa 2063: The Africa We Want session in the 2018 World Youth Forum (WYF). November 4, 2018.


14:10

Security and stability are key to achieve growth and development to attract investors - including local ones - and receive loans in less costs and guarantees, Sisi.

14:07

Africa is rich in resources but they have to be managed differently and there must be the integration necessary to give a hand to those who need it, Sisi.

14:05

We consider women everything and not part of the society, Sisi.

14:05

Securing funding for women to work will be a recommendation of the 2018 World Youth Forum (WYF), Sisi.

14:05

We have a special appreciation for women in Egypt, and always listen to their demands, President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi

13:55

Egypt's leadership of the African Union in 2019 means it will be an active player in conflict resolution needed in South Sudan and the Greater Lakes region among others, preventive diplomacy, and implementation of Agenda 2069, Committee for Party Youth Representatives (CPYR) delegate.

13:30

Youth represent 68 percent of the African population, Chairman of Afreximbank Benedict Okey Oramah.

13:30

Egypt is an integral part of the African union, and must be an essential part of the Africa-EU partnership as new agreements are needed, Nooke.

13:29

Africa is heading into establishing free trade zones, Nooke.

13:28

African can benefit from intercontinental investment to boost production, Nooke.

13:26

Africa and Europe are companions on the difficult road of development and ending illegal migration, Nooke.

13:26

We see that Africa is going forward with the agenda that ensures youth and women will receive the professional training they receive, Nooke.

13:24

Germany is fully committed to the partnership with Africa in its efforts pertinent to Agenda 2063, Personal Representative of the German Chancellor for Africa Gunter Nooke.

13:15

We need to promote among youth the sense of belonging and responsibility as well as awareness of various challenges, Butoyi.
13:14

African countries have to deploy huge efforts to promote technology among dwellers of rural areas, Butoyi.

13:05

Youth must enjoy the support of the government and NGOs, Butoyi.

13:05

The economic dynamics in Africa depend on international partnerships which allows youth to have exposure to different experiences, Minister of Youth Posts and Information Technologies Evelwny Butoyi.

13:02

The social aspect of Agenda 2063 prioritizes women and youth empowerment in alignment with Egypt Vision 2030, Shokry.

13:00

Power generation projects in Egypt and Africa are multiplying including renewable and nuclear energy, Shokry.

12:54

Agenda 2063 will hopefully achieve integration among the continent's countries, and minimize the different weaknesses, Shokry.

12:51

Agenda 2063 targets sustainable development and was exclusively articulated by African stakeholders, Foreign Minister Sameh Shokry.