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Today, the African Union joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme: “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.” This day offers an important opportunity to reflect on achievements, confront structural challenges and renew our collective commitment to building an Africa where all persons, regardless of ability or location, fully enjoy their rights and contribute meaningfully to the continent’s socioeconomic, cultural and political development.

Your Excellencies, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Honorable Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Representatives of Regional and International Organizations, Members of the Private Sector and Academia, Esteemed Farmers and Innovators, Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is my profound honour to welcome you to the inaugural African Union Digital Agriculture Conference

Today marks a defining moment in our shared journey a moment to transform Africa’s agricultural systems and secure the future of food, prosperity, and sustainability for generations to come.

HON. POLILE SHAKANTU, MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF THE KINGDOM OF ESWATINI,

YOUR EXCELLENCY AMBASSADOR MAMBA, AMBASSADOR OF THE KINGDOM OF ESWATINI TO ETHIOPIA AND PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE AFRICAN UNION AND THE UNITED NATIONS COMMISSION FOR AFRICA, REPRESENTING THE PRC SUB-COMMITTEE ON REFUGEES, RETUENEES AND IDPS

YOUR EXCELLENCIES AMBASSORS AND PR,

REPRESENTATIVES OF MEMBER STATES,

DISTINGUISHED DELEGATES,

MEMBERS OF THE AU PARTNERS GROUP,

COLLEAGUES FROM THE AU, UN AND HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS,