[PHOTOS] Ruto arrives in Ethiopia for 36th AU summit

He is is expected to advocate for the continent's potential to lead the world

In Summary
  • State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said Ruto will join other regional leaders for discussions aimed at fast tracking Intra-Trade in Africa.
  • This is through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.
by PERPETUA ETYANG
InPictures
17 February 2023 - 11:36
President William Ruto arrive in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
President William Ruto arrive in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto on Friday arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit. 

The meeting will be held from February 17 to 19, 2023.

President William Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
President William Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
Image: PCS

On Thursday, State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said Ruto will join other regional leaders for discussions aimed at fast-tracking Intra-Trade in Africa.

President William Ruto receive flowers at the Airport after he arrived in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
President William Ruto receive flowers at the Airport after he arrived in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
Image: PCS
 

This is through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.

He added that Ruto is expected to advocate for the continent's potential to lead the world.

President William Ruto arrive in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
President William Ruto arrive in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
Image: PCS

He will also demonstrate that Africa can industrialise, thrive and prosper in a low-carbon and sustainable manner.

President William Ruto arrive in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
President William Ruto arrive in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto arrive in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
President William Ruto arrive in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto arrive in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
President William Ruto arrive in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
President William Ruto in Ethiopia for the 36th AU summit in on February 17.
Image: PCS

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