Mauritius reaffirms its commitment to the values of the African Union and its relentless efforts to bring unity, peace and prosperity in Africa, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Dr. Arvin Boolell, in his message to the nation on the occasion of Africa Day.
The 47th Anniversary of the Founding of the Organisation of the African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union was celebrated yesterday all over Africa. The theme for Africa Day this year is “Building and Maintaining Peace through Sports in Africa”.
Minister Boolell commended the choice of the theme which he considered as apt as the continent will be hosting for the first time in history, the Soccer World Cup. The organisation of such a prestigious event in South Africa is a source of pride to the whole continent, said the Minister, noting that it is a golden opportunity for all Africans, particularly the African teams, to demonstrate to the world a sense of hospitality, fair play and openness. These are important facets of our African culture, he added.
The Minister observed that, since its creation, the Organisation of the African Unity has come a long way in promoting the values and principles enshrined in its Constitutive Act, particularly in the field of Peace and Security. The declaration of the Year 2010 by the African Union as the Year of Peace and Security bears testimony of the unflinching efforts it is pursuing in that direction, he stated.
Dr. Boolell also stressed the importance that Mauritius attaches to the work being carried out by the African Union, adding that the country is committed to lend its full support to assist the Organisation in moving forward its agenda.
It is recalled that immediately after its independence, Mauritius joined the Organisation of the African Unity, which on 11 July 2000 became the African Union.
The 47th Anniversary of the Founding of the Organisation of the African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union was celebrated yesterday all over Africa. The theme for Africa Day this year is “Building and Maintaining Peace through Sports in Africa”.
Minister Boolell commended the choice of the theme which he considered as apt as the continent will be hosting for the first time in history, the Soccer World Cup. The organisation of such a prestigious event in South Africa is a source of pride to the whole continent, said the Minister, noting that it is a golden opportunity for all Africans, particularly the African teams, to demonstrate to the world a sense of hospitality, fair play and openness. These are important facets of our African culture, he added.
The Minister observed that, since its creation, the Organisation of the African Unity has come a long way in promoting the values and principles enshrined in its Constitutive Act, particularly in the field of Peace and Security. The declaration of the Year 2010 by the African Union as the Year of Peace and Security bears testimony of the unflinching efforts it is pursuing in that direction, he stated.
Dr. Boolell also stressed the importance that Mauritius attaches to the work being carried out by the African Union, adding that the country is committed to lend its full support to assist the Organisation in moving forward its agenda.
It is recalled that immediately after its independence, Mauritius joined the Organisation of the African Unity, which on 11 July 2000 became the African Union.
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