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Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, receives H.E. Girma Amente, African Union (AU) Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva.
On the margins of 9th Session of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, Yokohama, Japan
21 August 2025
H.E IOM DG, Ms Amy Pope
Excellencies,
Esteemed JICA representatives
Esteemed IOM
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,
INVITATION TO THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
What: AU Continental Consultation on Strengthening Synthetic Drug Supply Reduction
When: 25 - 27 August 2025
Where: Gaborone, Botswana
Who: Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE AFRICA REGIONAL INTEGRATION REPORT (ARI)
H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), concluded a successful participation and engagements at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), held from August 20–22, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan. His engagement reaffirmed Africa’s strategic vision for a dynamic partnership with Japan and underscored TICAD as a cornerstone for advancing shared prosperity, peace, and sustainable development.
Keynote Call for Bold, Innovative Partnerships
TICAD 9 Public-Private Business Dialogue
21st August (Thursday)
13:10-17:40
Closing Remarks prepared for
H.E. Mr. Moses Valakati
Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE), Acting Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (“ETTIM”)
Keynote Address
by H.E. Moses Vilakati
Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Development during a TICAD 9 Side Event
Topic: Towards Sustainable Growth Strategies for Food Security and Youth Empowerment
Date: 20 August 2025
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Venue: 502 Conference Center, Pacifico Yokohama, Japan
Salutation
Guest Remarks by His Excellency Moses Vilakati,
Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment
JICA TICAD 9 Thematic Event
“Cooperation with Africa from Different Continents”
at 9am on Friday, August 22
Venue: InterContinental Hotel
Ms. Miyazaki, JICA Executive Senior Vice President of JICA
Opening Remarks by H.E. Mr. Moses Vilakati, African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE)
UNIDO–AUC–AUDA-NEPAD TICAD 9 Side Event on: Leveraging Innovation for Africa's Industrial Transformation: Building Resilience in a Globalized Economy
Yokohama, Japan, 21 August 2025
