Egypt calls for bolstering efforts to settle Africa conflicts

Egypt's Permanent Delegate to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Ahmed Abul-Gheit stressed Egypt's support for its African brethren and all continental efforts that aim to achieve high political, security, social and cultural objectives set by the leaders who founded the Organization of African Unity (OAU).

During the meeting of the UN African group marking the 37th anniversary of Africa’s Day, Abul-Gheit stressed the pioneering role played by Egypt in the service of common African issues and objectives.

He also referred to Egypt's efforts towards establishing the African economic community, its hosting of a Euro-Africa summit last April, in addition to its effective participation in peacekeeping operations inside the continent.

"In spite of widespread conflicts throughout Africa, the past years have witnessed a remarkable progress towards establishing peace and security in different areas of the continent," Abul-Gheit said.

"The OAU continues to reinforce its continental conflict prevention, management and settlement mechanism so as to strengthen its internal abilities to confront crises that might flare up in Africa," he stressed.

"Egypt will continue to support Africa in all fields," he said, calling upon the UN to assume its responsibilities towards this part of the world while entering a new phase of its history with the start of the 21st century Africa looks forward to the support of the world community for providing a better life for its peoples.