As we have
already reported seven African states, Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana,
South Africa Nigeria and Tunisia, met earlier this week to discuss the agenda
of Session of the GA which will start in a few weeks. What was decided
regarding the topics and what are African plans for future we will have
the opportunity to find out on Tuesday, 16th April, since the delegates have
decided to organize the press conference. Further on the same day they have
also announced an event called AFRINOON, which is, according to delegate of
South Africa, dedicated so that "delegates and other participants in the GA
simulation could relax in positive African spirit" . The
exact time of
both events will be finalized in next days.
Short comment
on what has happened on the meeting of African states was given today by
delegate of South Africa Tamara Juričič, where the following statement was
issued:
Representatives
of African states in the GA 2013 met last Wednesday to discuss common
positions. We are happy to announce that we share very similar views on some of
the most controversial topics in the GA. Together, we will stand for better,
prosperous and united Africa. We will promote values of mutual understanding,
equitable world governance, human rights and peace. We are no longer willing to
be subject to foreign domination and our voice in the GA will be heard this
time. Differences between developed and developing countries should not be
forgotten and developing countries and small islands should be supported in
their development, strive for peace and security and promotion and
implementation of human rights. At the same time we believe that different
states with different views on world affairs have the capacity and capability
to find some common interests and really bring some positive changes. After
all, we all share the same humanity.
We are happy to notice that spring awakening is
being felt by several states who are now beginning to jointly work on
solutions. Therefore we would like to invite also other states to take the
similar steps toward solutions.
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