Kenya and Ghana to ratify instruments of African Continental Free Trade Area

What: Depositing of the instruments of ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by the Special Envoy of the Republic of Kenya and Republic of Ghana.

Who: The AUC Chairperson will receive the Special Envoy of the Republic of Kenya and the Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana.

Introduction by Commissioner for Trade and Industry

When: Thursday, 10 May 2018

Time: 08:30

Where: Small Conference Hall 1, New Conference Center, AU Commission
Background: The Assembly Decision was made during the 10th Extraordinary Session of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), that all Member States of the African Union to sign and ratify the Agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to usher its entry into force as expeditiously as possible. Kenya and Ghana will be the first countries to deposit the instruments of ratification.

Journalists are invited to witness and cover this important event scheduled for tomorrow Thursday, 10 May 2018 at 08:15 at the African Union Commission.

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