INVITATION TO THE MEDIA

PRESS CONFERENCE OF THE DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF THE AUC

Within the framework of the 32nd AU Summit, H.E. Amb. Thomas Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson of the AUC; at the AU Commission will, on Saturday 09 February 2019, at 12:30 hold a press conference on the following issue:

On the progress of the implementation of the decision on financing of the Union and the financial autonomy of the continent and reduced dependence on external sources.

- Countries implementing the 0.2% levy on eligible imports.

- The enhanced budget preparations of the AU budget.

- The sanctions regime.

And other related aspects of the decisions.

The press conference will be held in Small Conference Hall 4, at the new AU Conference Center, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Journalists are invited to take part in the press conference

Media contact

Mr. Molalet Tsedeke; Media Center Coordinator; Directorate of Information and Communication;

AU Commission; Tel: +251911630631; E-mail: molalett@africa-union.org

For further information contact

Directorate of Information and Communication | African Union Commission I E-mail: dic@africa-union.org I Web Site: www.au.int I Addis Ababa | Ethiopia

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