Kagame chaired the meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting followed Consultation Meetings on AU Reform involving the Group of 15 Foreign Ministers and Heads of Regional Economic Communities.
The meeting was also attended by President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso.
Kagame commended the Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat and his staff for excellent preparatory work they have undertaken in collaboration with Policy Organs and institutions of the African Union.
“Today’s meetings represent a turning point in the process of implementing the Reform and Financing Decisions. As decided at the Summit in January, continuous consultation, communication, and fine-tuning are necessary and beneficial,” Kagame said.
He also thanked the Group of Fifteen Foreign Ministers as the advisory body that will accompany the Assembly and the Commission in the task. “So, I want to thank you for treating this with importance, as it should be,”
Kagame said that the fundamental task of defining the division of labour between the Commission and the Regional Economic Communities must be based on solid analysis and clear consensus.
“There are no obstacles that are going to be insurmountable because we have to keep going forward for the future of our continent. That is why we thought it useful to invite both groups to spend this day together in deliberation and exchange,” he added.
With support and engagement at every level, Kagame said that the ultimate success of the reform is assured, with all the benefits Africa will gain as a result.
“My intention is therefore that this meeting be an open exchange of views, as to how we can continue moving forward,” he urged.
On African Day that was celebrated on Friday, Kagame said that it is the spirit that guides Africans, but, is also a day that reminds them on important task ahead of them to conduct.
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