Forum of african parliaments: Charting a Course for Progress

under the guidance of ms. Salma Benaziz, Chairman of the Forum and the Foreign Affairs Committee, National Defense, Islamic Affairs, Migration Affairs And Moroccans Living Abroad To The House Of Representatives, the meeting successfully reviewed and adopted the Forum’s finalized statutes. These statutes were initially agreed upon during the second assembly of Foreign Affairs Commissions Presidents this past February.

The discussions heavily emphasized preparations for the upcoming forum session, scheduled to take place next year in Morocco. The overarching theme will be “Water, Energy and Sustainable Development,” topics of critical importance to Africa‘s future.

Strategic Initiatives and Collaborative Frameworks

Participants also examined the operational dynamics amongst forum members and considered a proposal to establish five specialized thematic working groups. these groups, pending approval at the subsequent office meeting, aim to deepen focus on key challenge areas.

Furthermore, the office discussed creating a coordination mechanism designed to elevate the forum’s profile within international parliamentary circles and relevant nations, fostering broader collaboration.

Addressing Continental Challenges Through parliamentary Action

The gathering served as a crucial platform to assess the various obstacles hindering the progress of the African continent. The presidents present reaffirmed the vital role African parliaments play in finding and implementing effective solutions.

Key figures such as Aboubacar Sidiki Koné, President of the foreign Affairs Committee, Malians Established outside and the African Integration of the National Transitional Council of the Republic of Mali, Vita Rashid Mfaume Kawawa, President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the national Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania, and Ms. Isabel Eraul Ivina, foreign policy in the Chamber of Deputies of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea actively contributed to the discussions.

The Genesis of the Parliamentary Forum

The Parliamentary Forum of Presidents of Foreign Affairs and Defense of African Parliaments was officially inaugurated during the second meeting of the presidents of the Foreign Affairs Commissions of African Parliaments, held in Rabat on February 20, 2025, marking a significant step towards enhanced collaboration and problem-solving.

Did You Know? The African Union has designated 2025-2035 as the Decade of African Roots, highlighting the importance of Pan-african collaboration.

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