Prime Minister Abiy and Executive Secretary Claver Discuss Roadmap for a "Truly African" COP 32

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a productive discussion today with Claver Gatete, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UN ECA), regarding the strategic preparations for the 2027 global climate summit.

The high-level talks focused on establishing a collaborative framework to ensure the upcoming conference reflects the continent's priorities.

In a social media post, Prime Minister Abiy described the dialogue as "fruitful."

He highlighted that the conversation centered on the specific needs and working modalities required to deliver what he termed a "truly African COP" in 2027.

He stated he is confident that the Economic Commission for Africa will play a pivotal role in the process.

‘‘I had a fruitful discussion with the Executive Secretary of UN ECA Claver Gatete on the needs and modalities of working together to deliver a truly African COP in 2027. I am confident that the Economic Commission for Africa with the ES and his team will contribute immensely in making COP 32 a remarkable success for Africa.’’

Prime Minister Abiy affirmed that this collaboration is expected to contribute immensely to making COP 32 a remarkable success, not just for Ethiopia, but for all of Africa.