AEP Welcome Message from the Prime Minister of Mauritius

The Goverment of Mauritius is honoured to host the inaugural launch of the African Economic Platform from 20 to 22 March 2017. I am pleased to extend a very warm welcome to all participants in this high level event which will focus on innovative ways and means to increase Africa’s prosperity.

As one of the core Agenda 20163 flagship projects, the Platform seeks to foster greater integration, increased socio-economic development and enhance the confidence and the commitment of Afican as owners and drivers of Agenda 2063.

The Forum will bring together the political, business and academic leadership of the continent to ideate, discuss and agree on concreate actions to take forward the transformative vision of Agenda 2063.

I look forward to your participation in this exciting initiative envisioned in Agenda 2063 as we strive to make Africa what we want it to be.

The Honourable Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
Prime Minister of Mauritius