The Third African Development Forum (ADF III): Opening statement by H.E. Ato Meles Zenawi prime minister of the federal democratic republic of Ethiopia
Opening Statement by H.E. Ato Meles Zenawi Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Third Meeting of the African Development Forum (ADF III). Mr. Zenawi, emphasizes on his speech that, this is the third time that the ADF has chosen timely and pertinent themes for dialogue and for building consensus on priority strategic issues for the development of Africa. All successful efforts at regional integration have been underpinned by political will, not merely expressed in documents, but of no less importance, by practical commitment in carrying out obligations assumed by Governments and political leaders. If Africa is to succeed in this exercise, this is a lesson that we cannot ignore. Inter-governmental forums and gatherings may not always be the appropriate venue for broaching seemingly unorthodox and uncomfortable but unavoidable issues. Here lies the value of forums such as this one. We are leaving the OAU behind us. We are embarking on a much more ambitious project of realizing the African Union. We need to avoid pitfalls and take advantage of available opportunities. All this requires, not only commitment, but also a clear and informed vision as well as realistically designed priorities.
| Format: | Speech biblioteca |
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| Language: | eng |
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2002-03
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10855/31359 |
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| Summary: | Opening Statement by H.E. Ato Meles Zenawi Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Third Meeting of the African Development Forum (ADF III). Mr. Zenawi, emphasizes on his speech that, this is the third time that the ADF has chosen timely and pertinent themes for dialogue and for building consensus on priority strategic issues for the development of Africa. All successful efforts at regional integration have been underpinned by political will, not merely expressed in documents, but of no less importance, by practical commitment in carrying out obligations assumed by Governments and political leaders. If Africa is to succeed in this exercise, this is a lesson that we cannot ignore. Inter-governmental forums and gatherings may not always be the appropriate venue for broaching seemingly unorthodox and uncomfortable but unavoidable issues. Here lies the value of forums such as this one. We are leaving the OAU behind us. We are embarking on a much more ambitious project of realizing the African Union. We need to avoid pitfalls and take advantage of available opportunities. All this requires, not only commitment, but also a clear and informed vision as well as realistically designed priorities. |
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