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Good morning to you all, and I wish you a happy Africa day of increased consciousness and unity.

Your excellencies,
distinguished delegates,
ladies and gentlemen,

It's an honor to join you online in my capacity as a chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African descent, and today, to celebrate Africa's enduring quest for historical truth, healing, and a better future for the continent and its diaspora.

Thème : « Justice pour les Africains et les personnes d’ascendance africaine à travers les réparations »

Excellence Monsieur João Lourenço, Président de la République d’Angola et Président en exercice de l’Union africaine,
Excellence Monsieur H.E John Mahama, Président de la République du Ghana ;
Excellence Monsieur Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine,
Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs les Commissaires,
Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs les Chefs de Missions diplomatiques,

Excellency Chairpersons of the PRC Subcommittees on General Supervision, and Coordination on Budgetary, Financial and Administrative Matters, Ambassador George Orina,
Excellency the Chairperson of the PRC Subcommittee on Programmes and Conferences, Ambassador Ana Nemba Uaiene,
Excellencies Ambassadors and Distinguished Representatives of Member States,
Esteemed Experts of the Committee of Fifteen Ministers of Finance (F15),
Colleagues,
Ladies and Gentlemen,