Ecam, global dialogue and multilateralism for a more supportive world
MILAN (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The sixth summit of Ecam – European Council for Africa and the Middle East – the global dialogue platform created to promote communication, economic connections, peace and stability, took place in New York on the occasion of the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations.
Heads of State and Government, representatives of the UN and the European Union came together to discuss healthcare as a fundamental right, the green transition, education, research and agro-industry.
The event, organized and coordinated by the President and founder of Ecam, Kamel Ghribi, was attended, among others, by the President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi; the Prime Minister of Uganda, Robinah Nabbanja; the Director General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Ghebreyesus; the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Emirates, Sheikh Shakhbout Nahyan Al Nahyan; the Commissioner for International Affairs of New York City, Edward Mermelstein; the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Special Adviser for Africa, Cristina Duarte; the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa Claver Gatete; Ministers from Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Mauritania; high representatives of the United Nations, the European Union and other international organizations.
In his introductory speech, Kamel Ghribi said: “Today is one of those days in which my faith in global dialogue and multilateralism is strengthened. After years since the foundation of ECAM and so much commitment, today a new confirmation: it was worth it! This is the right direction to follow, so that the world can become safer and more equitable”.
The sessions, in which the President of the San Donato Group, Angelino Alfano, took part, were concluded by the Secretary General of ECAM, Ambassador Ettore Sequi.
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Source: medNews