Egypt is exerting all efforts to combat extremism and terrorism during its presidency of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU) this November.
The AU announced that Egypt will chair the presidency of Peace and Security Council in light of Egypt's "diplomatic successes and efforts to play an effective role in supporting and strengthening the peace and security in the African continent."
The Peace Council said that Egypt's efforts would focus on managing disasters in Africa and finding lasting solutions to confront challenges such as terrorism, illegal immigration, and the repercussions of climate change on continental peace and security.
The Peace and Security Council is scheduled to discuss the report of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on continental efforts to prevent and combat terrorism.
The Council provides an opportunity for members to develop a strategy to enhance efforts to combat terrorism and extremism through its various research and studies centers.
The Peace and Security Council is an organ of the African Union for the prevention, management, and resolution of conflicts and follows the model of the UN Security Council. It has 15 members with equal voting powers, elected by the AU Executive Council and endorsed by the AU Assembly during its ordinary sessions.
Egypt holds the membership of the Council for the North African region between 2020 and 2022.
Since assuming the presidency in 2019, Cairo has intensified its presence within the institutions of the Union and strengthened its relationship with the countries through initiatives and cooperation agreements covering all fields.
Meanwhile, the Egyptian Armed Forces concluded Sunday three training programs delivered to 67 military personnel from 18 African states.
The programs were held in collaboration with the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development, affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A ceremony was held Saturday evening to distribute the certificates in the presence of several Egyptian commanders, and African ambassadors, and military attaches.
The Head of the Armed Forces Training Authority delivered a speech where he addressed all activities and areas of cooperation that prepared and qualified students from African countries.
Assistant to Minister of Defense Major General Medhat al-Nahas delivered a speech asserting Egypt's keenness to concert efforts with African countries and work jointly to boost cooperation and development on the African continent in various fields.
