Paris, 10 July 2023 (TDI): French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna expressed her full support for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediation efforts in Sudan during a telephone conversation with her Kenyan counterpart Alfred Mutua.
The statement underscores France’s commitment to facilitating a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis in Sudan.
The situation in Sudan remains a matter of concern for the international community, and France recognizes the importance of concerted efforts to achieve stability and sustainable peace.
❝I expressed my full support for the #IGAD mediation efforts for #Sudan during my conversation with @DrAlfredMutua.
We are working together to fulfil the commitments of the #NewGlobalFinancingPact & to prepare the Africa #Climate Summit planned for #Nairobi in September.❞ https://t.co/zRXTi8ZvQY— France Diplomacy🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@francediplo_EN) July 10, 2023
By endorsing the IGAD mediation efforts, France demonstrates its support for regional initiatives aimed at resolving conflicts and promoting peace in Africa.
In addition to expressing support for the IGAD mediation efforts, Minister Colonna highlighted collaborative efforts to fulfill the commitments of the New Global Financing Pact.
The New Global Financing Pact aims to enhance financial support for developing countries, particularly in Africa, to foster sustainable development and address pressing challenges such as poverty, infrastructure development, and climate change.
France and Alfred Mutua, representing an African perspective, are working together to ensure the successful implementation of the New Global Financing Pact.
Furthermore, Minister Colonna mentioned preparations for the Africa Climate Summit scheduled to take place in Nairobi in September.
Climate change poses a significant threat to the African continent, and the summit provides a crucial platform to address climate-related challenges and promote sustainable practices in Africa.
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Collaboration between France and Kenya aims to make the Africa Climate Summit a success by mobilizing international support, encouraging participation from various stakeholders, and facilitating meaningful discussions on climate action in Africa.
The summit will contribute to raising awareness, sharing best practices, and fostering international cooperation to combat climate change on the continent.
The Africa Climate Summit is dedicated to addressing the urgent challenges of climate change. Moreover, fostering collaboration towards sustainable solutions.
It is scheduled to take place between 4-6 September this year in Nairobi, Kenya.
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