I firmly believe that a globalized world, championing equitable free trade, impactful investments, and international development, serves as a catalyst for sustainable socio-economic progress and inclusivity. This approach is crucial for eradicating poverty and uplifting our communities.

At One Africa Ports, we are dedicated to allocating significant resources to trade and commercial diplomacy. We maintain an open-door policy for cooperation with Africa to achieve shared socio-economic development aspirations. Together, we will build capacities, promote cooperation, and forge partnerships at local, national, bilateral, regional, multilateral, international, and global levels.

We support collaborations that advocate for a fair, globalized, open, rule-based, predictable, inclusive, and non-discriminatory trade and financial system. Such a system is essential for socio-economic development and benefits all stakeholders.

Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, One Africa Ports is committed to participating in and supporting initiatives that enhance the lives and livelihoods of our society’s most vulnerable through sustainable cooperation.

The year 2020 brought unprecedented global economic challenges with the onset of COVID-19, leading to a “New Normal” in trade and investment operations. This new era demands greater international cooperation and partnerships to address past globalization challenges and rebuild a robust international trading system. Our approach will involve innovative partnerships and cooperation to ensure sustained prosperity in a rapidly evolving geopolitical, economic, social, technological, and environmental landscape.

One Africa Ports will also forge closer working relations with regional trading blocs across Africa. These blocs have demonstrated remarkable growth, expansion, and holistic innovation. Supporting their endeavors is not just beneficial but essential. We will cooperate in various areas, including service delivery, investments, competition, procurement, and labor.

Moreover, One Africa Ports is committed to aligning with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), set to unlock a $3+ trillion economy. We are dedicated to playing a pivotal role in realizing this significant milestone for Africa. By enhancing trade connectivity and driving economic growth, we aim to contribute substantially to the success of AfCFTA and the economic prosperity it promises.

God willing, we will champion trade breakthroughs and impactful investments that foster consensus and deliver cooperation, accommodating the aspirations, interests, and priorities of our populations.