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This Conference “marked the official establishment of the Conference of African Parliament Speakers and the adoption of its founding Charter, which defines the objectives of this new Parliamentary Organization, particularly the strengthening of consultation and coordination between speakers of African parliaments and legislative assemblies,” said the same source.

The Conference also highlighted “strengthening of cooperative relations with the African Union to address common challenges and promote development in Africa.”

The participants in this meeting also elected the Conference's bodies, namely the General Assembly, Executive and Advisory Committees, committing to “organize periodic meetings to monitor works, evaluate performance and formulate suggestions to achieve the Conference's goals,” added the press release.[/ecr]