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Senator Ian Gorst has spent the past few days building trade links at the ‘World Economic Forum on Africa.’
The forum took place from 3 - 5 May in Durban, South Africa.
The meeting was designed to convene regional and global leaders from business, government and civil society to agree priorities that will help Africa achieve growth.
President Zuma: It is always a pleasure & honour for SA to host the meeting of the World Economic Forum on behalf of Africa #WEFAfrica2017
— South African Gov (@GovernmentZA) May 4, 2017
The Chief Minister commented: “I am delighted to have been invited to attend the World Economic Forum on Africa. Jersey has positive, strengthening relationships with several countries in Africa and these continue to develop positively for our mutual benefit.”
Senator Gorst attended the event with Richard Corrigan, Chief Officer of Financial Services, Digital & Enterprise.
[Gallery] World Economic Forum on Africa #WEFAfrica2017 https://t.co/N4x4eo6RTQ pic.twitter.com/mOSdrP3XoX
— South African Gov (@GovernmentZA) May 4, 2017
Whilst in Durban the Chief Minister and Mr Corrigan met several African Ministers and industry leaders to discuss areas of mutual co-operation between Jersey and countries within the region.
The Government of Jersey was also invited to participate in a Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI) session entitled ‘Addressing Corruption: a Roadmap to Recovery’.
The Chief Minister commented: “In late 2016 we entered into an important Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Rwanda, and in March of this year I signed a preliminary asset sharing agreement, paving the way for the return of £3million of stolen assets to the people of Kenya.”
“Our attendance at The World Economic Forum reinforces to our partners in the continent the importance that Jersey places on our links with Africa. I am committed to working with them, through trade and international development, to ensure the long-term growth of our relationships.”
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