Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Kongit Sinegiorgis Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the African Union and UNECA and Chairperson of the Permanent Representatives Committee: at the Quarterly Briefing to Ambassadors by the Executive Secretary of UNECA 25 June 2013, Addis Ababa

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Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Kongit Sinegiorgis Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the African Union and UNECA and Chairperson of the Permanent Representatives Committee at the Quarterly Briefing to Ambassadors by the Executive Secretary of UNECA. H.E. Ambassador Konjit on her remarks highlighted by summarizing that, enriching and insightful discussions that took place during the retreat focusing on eight major thematic issues, which have particular significance in Africa's transformation agenda. During the first session of the retreat, the African Group deliberated on what is rightly termed as "the African Moment" by highlighting Africa's high growth trajectory over the last decade. The second session discussed the key priorities of the African Union Commission as outlined in its Strategic Plan for the years 2014-2017. The eighth and last session examined the nexus between peace, security and development and underlined the need to apply a comprehensive and integrated approach that mutually reinforce efforts aimed at eradicating poverty, fighting threats to peace and security, promoting socio-economic development and good governance.