Paul Kagame Rwanda’s President has donated $1 million in the fight against Covid-19 in Africa.
The pledge was made during a meeting via teleconference of the Extended African Union (AU).
Chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
In a attendance to the meeting was Heads of State Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Senegal, Zimbabwe, AU Commission Chair and members of the African Business Leaders Coalition.
President Kagame said.
“Before I continue with my short remarks, let me say that Rwanda announces a pledge to the African Union COVID Fund and to the Africa CDC, each getting $500, 000,”
“I note with satisfaction, Mr President, that our coordinated engagement with the G20, and among ourselves, and also with the international financial institutions, has been productive. We should continue to coordinate even more closely in the months ahead,”
“This has always been a major priority for our Union, but the current disruptions to international trade make it even more important at this particular moment to increase trade and production in our continent,”
“I will not take much time, but let me conclude with a word of thanks to the Africa CDC and the African Union Commission for the excellent work they are doing on behalf of our continent. Member states are directly benefiting from this agency’s expertise,” – Head of State said.
SOURCE : Ghanaquest.com | BY : MOD DEE
