The
Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and the Forum for Former African
Heads of State and Government (Africa Forum) have agreed to establish a
collaborative framework to support the implementation of the broad objectives
of the African Union (AU).
An
introductory meeting between the two parties took place on 14 September 2022 at
the seat of the continental Parliament in Midrand, South Africa. Presenting the
missions and objectives of the Forum, Prof.
John Tesha, Executive Secretary of the Africa Forum underscored that the
renewed impetus and reinvigoration of the PAP, underpinned by a new political
leadership, presents a unique opportunity for cooperation with African
Parliamentarians at national, sub-regional and regional levels.
The
Africa Forum was formed in 2006 and constitutes an informal network of former
African Heads of State and Government and other African leaders with the
specific functions of advocacy and think-tanking. The Forum helps harness the
experience, moral authority and good offices of the former African leaders for
the purpose of assisting the advancement Africa's social and economic
development.
The
Bureau, through H.E. Hon. Chief Fortune
Charumbira, President of the PAP, welcomed the idea of working closely with
Africa’s former leaders on issues of common interest, including advancing
African development, particularly by promoting sustainable peace and security,
enhancing and sustaining democratic governance in Africa and promoting human
rights.
The
meeting agreed to hold further consultations with a view to fine-tune, in due
course, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on areas of Collaboration. The
Executive Secretariat of the Forum has also made a request to be allocated an
office space within the PAP precincts as part of the working relationship. The
request will be deliberated upon and given due consideration by the PAP Bureau
after consultations with relevant stakeholders.
Source: Media and Communications Unit, Pan-African Parliament.
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