Menfi stresses importance of African Union's role in supporting national reconciliation in Libya
He highlighted the need to hold general elections, unify state institutions, end foreign interference, and ensure the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries, praising the African Union's supportive stances toward Libya in international forums.
This came during his speech at the African Union's mid-year coordination meeting in Malabo, where he called for strengthening African solidarity in the face of the continent's economic and geopolitical challenges.
In his address, Menfi stressed the urgency of accelerating the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
He called for greater attention to be given to infrastructure projects connecting African countries, such as roads and energy pipelines, and for supporting local manufacturing of raw materials to create added value.
Menfi also addressed the crises affecting several African nations, underscoring the need to establish effective African mediation mechanisms, build internal crisis management capacities, and unify African positions on reforming global financial institutions and the United Nations Security Council. Tags: Mohammad Menfi African Union
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